Mechanic - Engineering Wales Heavy Maintenance

Reference 12321 Closing date 13/11/2026 Brand British Airways Career area Engineering Contract type Permanent Full Time Location British Airways Maintenance Cardiff

Mechanic

As the nation’s flag carrier, we take great pride in connecting Britain with the world and the world with Britain.

It’s something we’ve been doing for over 100 years, ever since we launched the world’s first international scheduled air service between London and Paris.

This originality has been in our blood since day one. It’s the spirit we share with the people that fly with us, our partners, and our colleagues.

So, whether you are a reassuring voice on the end of a phone, a smile at the door, under a wing keeping the turbines spinning or landing us gently in far-flung places, a job at British Airways is yours to make.

We know great things can happen when you’re inspired to think big and bring your ambition to work every day, which is why, at British Airways the sky is never the limit.

The role:

Mechanic – British Airways Engineering Wales Heavy Maintenance

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a hugely skilled and experienced team carrying out routine maintenance, servicing, repairs and component changes along with Large cabin/IFE modification programmes on the British Airways wide body Boeing fleet of aircraft (777-200/300, 787-8/9).

What you’ll do:

• Maintain a safe working environment through adherence to quality, health and safety and housekeeping standards
• Under supervision, complete maintenance tasks as directed on aircraft or components on time.
• Sign off work on completion within the full scope of individual approval
• Driving and operation of vehicles, including mechanical handling, lifting equipment and elevated work platforms, to the limit of permits held
• Ensure and support effective communications within the shift/team
• Support the delivery of departmental and directorate objectives by seeking ways to improve work tasks, processes and environment.

What you’ll bring to British Airways:

Skills/Capabilities

• Good engineering hand skills
• Good interpersonal and people skills
• Good analytical and problem solving skills
• Effective communicator within the shift/team
• PC literate, can work with engineering systems and document management systems
• Can work shifts. We currently work a 4 on 4 off shift pattern.
• Can work in confined spaces as required (fuel tanks)

Core traits

• Uncompromising in workplace safety, security, process requirements
• Will work using own initiative
• Always looking for the next work task

Your Experience:

• Recognised Engineering apprenticeship or equivalent
• Ability to read, write and interpret engineering data (job cards and manuals)

Salary:

£31,844 per annumplus shift allowance £4,476.61pa (4x4 Days) or £9,399.48pa (4x4 Nights)

What we offer:

We believe that all the people who work with us should feel valued for the part they play. It’s one of the reasons our rewards go far beyond a competitive salary.

From the day you join us, you’ll get access to brilliant staff travel benefits including unlimited basic and premium standby tickets on British Airways flights. You’ll also receive up to 30 discounted ‘Hotline’ airfares per year for yourself, friends, and family.

A pension scheme with potential contributions (individual and company) of up to 16.5%. Free parking at work and free parking at London Heathrow airport whilst on holiday for up to two weeks at a time and discounts on car hire, hotels, leisure activities, entertainment, and many more

At British airways you’ll have the chance to take on new challenges and move forward in a way that feels right for you. We encourage all those who work for us to consider opportunities right across our business to help you develop and progress.

We never stand still, and we don’t expect our people to either.

Inclusion & Diversity

We recognise that all our colleagues are uniquely different and bring their own originality, creativity, and identity to work. We encourage people from all backgrounds to be part of our journey to become a Better BA.

Sponsorship

At present, British Airways Engineering Wales are not able to offer sponsorship for this role.

How to

Please submit your application through BA.careers.com