Monday, October 27, 2025

Job Description

As an Electrician, you will be in charge of keeping the RAF fully powered. You’ll be essential in ensuring RAF aircraft are able to take off and complete their missions safely by maintaining and repairing the wide range of ground-based electric equipment used on RAF bases and whilst doing this you will become a world-class electrician.You will provide specialised ground service support equipment for RAF missions, maintain equipment from hydraulic rigs to medical and dental equipment. You will carry out equipment servicing, investigate faults and made repairs.Do you want to become part of this highly trained and technologically skilled workforce that ensure that the RAF remains at the cutting edge of technology? Apply for Electrician today and start your Apprenticeship.SalaryInitial Annual Pay £26,300+ BenefitsAfter Technical Training £27,200 +BenefitsQualifications You NeedYou need a minimum of GCSE Grade 4 (C) or equivalent in English Language, Mathematics and an approved Science/ Technology-based subjectJoining age; 16-47Other Entry RequirementsYou must be a citizen of the UK, Republic of Ireland, a Commonwealth citizen since birth or holder of a duel UK/ other nationality.Whether or not you were born in the United Kingdom, you should have resided there for the 5 years immediately preceding your application. However, candidates with a minimum of 3 years will be considered.ApprenticeshipLevel 3 Engineering Technician - Mechatronics Maintenance Technician (Electrical)Engineering Technicians in the Aerospace, Aviation, Automotive, Maritime Defence and wider Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering Sector are predominantly involved in highly skilled, complex work and must, as a minimum be able to: Apply safe systems of working Make a technical contribution to either the design, development, quality assurance, manufacture, installation, commissioning, decommissioning, operation or maintenance of products, equipment, systems, processes or services.

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