Trainee Survival Equipment Tech

Trainee Survival Equipment Technician

Location: Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Hours: Full-time, permanent (4-day working week, Monday–Thursday, 8.00am–6.00pm, 38 hours)
Salary: Dependent on experience

We are looking for someone enthusiastic, committed, and eager to learn from scratch to join our team as a Trainee Survival Equipment Technician. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who may not have previous technical experience but is keen to build a long-term career within a unique and highly specialised field.

You will be fully supported with in-house and external training, working alongside an experienced team to develop the skills needed to inspect, maintain, repair, and test survival and aircraft safety equipment.

Key responsibilities:

• Learning to service and maintain survival equipment to company and OEM standards
• Assisting with scheduled maintenance and safety checks on escape systems
• Supporting with disassembly, testing, and fault finding
• Helping with repair and replacement of components
• Carrying out operational and functional testing under supervision

What we are looking for:

• A willingness to learn and develop new skills from the ground up
• A responsible team player who can also work independently when required
• Good attention to detail and a methodical approach
• Safety conscious, adaptable, and open to change
• Strong work ethic and commitment to building a long-term career
• A good level of general education (GCSE standard or equivalent)

Please note: This is a physically demanding role and manual handling will form a large part of your day-to-day work.

This is a rare opportunity to start a rewarding career in survival equipment with all the training and support you need to succeed.