Technical Support Engineer
Location: Broughton (on‑site)
Hours: 35 hours per week, 4.5‑day pattern (between 7am-7pm)
Security Clearance: BPSS+ (completed by Airbus Security)
IR35: Inside
Join Us as a Technical Support Engineer
We're partnering with Airbus to find a proactive Technical Support Engineer who thrives in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment. If you enjoy solving technical problems, supporting continuous improvement, and working close to production teams, this is a fantastic opportunity to apply your expertise in one of the UK's most advanced aerospace facilities.
You'll play a key role in keeping production moving smoothly by resolving technical issues, supporting shop‑floor teams, and contributing to operational excellence.
What You'll Be Doing
As a Technical Support Engineer, you'll provide vital lineside support to ensure aircraft production runs efficiently and safely. Your responsibilities will include:
Daily Shop‑Floor & Lineside Support
- Providing hands‑on technical support to resolve issues such as missing parts, non‑conformities, concessions, outstanding work and tooling matters.
- Supporting work‑order management, including out‑of‑cycle tasks and identifying blocked work orders.
- Escalating issues to specialist teams (Work Prep, PPE, Maintenance, MAP and Outstanding Work) when required.
Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellence
- Contributing to lean initiatives and helping identify opportunities to eliminate waste and improve shop‑floor processes.
- Supporting analysis of industrial systems and workflows to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
Quality, Safety & Logistics Support
- Helping ensure production and quality standards are maintained at all stations.
- Supporting the communication and application of EH&S rules and identifying near‑misses.
- Assisting with the prioritisation of materials linked to rework orders.
Tools, Jigs & Asset Support
- Assisting in creation or modification requests for new tools, jigs and small tooling repairs.
What We're Looking For
This role is ideal for someone with strong practical engineering experience and a passion for problem‑solving.
Essential Experience
- Hands‑on experience in a manufacturing, aviation, production or lineside environment.
- Strong understanding of production processes, engineering methods and technical issue resolution.
- A systematic, organised approach with excellent analytical and practical problem‑solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively with cross‑functional teams in a dynamic environment.
Beneficial Skills
- Lean / continuous improvement knowledge
- Stakeholder management
- SAP experience
- Ability to adapt to changing customer and production needs
Why Join Us?
Working through Guidant Global, you'll be part of a supportive, people‑focused culture committed to helping you thrive. In this role, you'll benefit from:
Competitive Pay & Premiums
- £26.92 per hour PAYE or £36.00 per hour Umbrella.
- 20% shift uplift for applicable work patterns.
Work That Matters
You'll directly contribute to building world‑class aircraft, supporting one of the UK's highest‑profile manufacturing operations.
Growth Opportunities
- Exposure to advanced engineering and operational excellence practices
- Opportunities to broaden your technical skill set
- Experience within a global aerospace leader
Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
