About the role
We are seeking an experienced Gas Turbine Fitter / Engine Overhaul Technician to join our workshop team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the disassembly, inspection, troubleshooting, repair, overhaul, and reassembly of industrial gas turbines and power turbines in accordance with OEM specifications, engineering standards and quality requirements.
We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in aviation engine maintenance, aircraft engine overhaul, gas turbine MRO, aero-derivative turbines, or similar precision-engineering environments.
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Key Responsibilities
- Carry out the receipt, disassembly, inspection, overhaul, repair, and reassembly of gas turbine engines and components.
- Perform detailed strip and build activities in accordance with engineering drawings, OEM manuals, work instructions, and quality procedures.
- Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical defects, component damage, and assembly issues identified during the overhaul process.
- Inspect components and accurately record critical measurements, clearances, fits, and tolerances using precision measuring equipment.
- Identify and report non-conforming, damaged, or out-of-specification components.
- Complete all overhaul, inspection, maintenance, and quality documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
- Ensure strict compliance with company health, safety, quality, and engineering standards.
- Safely operate workshop equipment, specialist tooling, and measuring instruments.
- Support the training and development of junior technicians and workshop personnel.
- Maintain excellent housekeeping and workshop standards.
Essential Skills
- Minimum 5 years' experience in gas turbine, aero-engine, rotating equipment, or engine overhaul environments.
- Experience within aviation MRO, aircraft engine maintenance, aero-derivative gas turbines, power generation, or industrial gas turbine environments.
- Strong hands-on experience in engine/component disassembly, inspection, troubleshooting, repair, overhaul, and assembly.
- Experience interpreting engineering drawings, technical manuals, and work instructions.
- Proficiency in using precision measuring tools and recording critical dimensions and tolerances.
- Experience completing maintenance records, inspection reports, and overhaul documentation.
- Strong understanding of workshop safety and quality procedures.
Key Competencies
- Strong mechanical aptitude and fault-finding skills.
- Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving ability.
- High attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Strong organisational and documentation skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Good verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Safety-focused with a proactive approach to continuous improvement.
What we offer you
We are an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment.
We are proud to be recognized as a Top Employer 2026 in Brazil, Canada, China, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Mexico, Switzerland, South Africa, the UK and the USA.
