Senior Technical Services Engineer


Company:	Morson Talent
Salary:	£25.99 to £34.89 an hour
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	PR4 1AX
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	26 Aug 2026
Closing date:	25 Sept 2026

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Summary

Location: Warton, Lancashire

Contract Type: 12-Month Contract

Working Pattern: Full-Time 37 Hours per Week Onsite

Rate: £34.89 per hour Umbrella / £25.99 per hour PAYE

The Opportunity

Morson Edge is recruiting for a Senior Technical Services Engineer to join a leading aerospace and defence programme based in Warton.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Continuing Airworthiness or Technical Services Engineer to play a pivotal role in ensuring the ongoing airworthiness, reliability, and regulatory compliance of a modern aircraft fleet. Working within a Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisation (CAMO), you'll provide technical leadership across maintenance planning, engineering support, reliability programmes, regulatory compliance, and technical investigations.

You'll collaborate closely with maintenance teams, flight operations, OEMs, and regulatory authorities to ensure the safe and efficient operation of aircraft while driving continuous improvement across engineering processes.

Key Responsibilities

Ensure the continuing airworthiness of the aircraft fleet in accordance with UK CAA regulations

Review Airworthiness Directives (ADs), Service Bulletins (SBs), and manufacturer publications for applicability and compliance

Evaluate mandatory and recommended modifications, including cost-benefit analysis

Provide technical support and guidance to Maintenance and Flight Operations teams

Investigate technical defects, conduct root cause analysis, and recommend corrective actions

Liaise with OEMs, Part 145 maintenance organisations, suppliers, and regulatory stakeholders

Support the development and optimisation of maintenance programmes and scheduled maintenance work packages

Review and close maintenance work orders, ensuring maintenance activities are accurately recorded

Monitor aircraft reliability, identify trends, and recommend improvements to maintenance practices

Produce technical reports and present reliability data to key stakeholders

Maintain accurate continuing airworthiness records and technical documentation

Support internal and external regulatory audits, ensuring compliance with Part CAMO, Part M, and Part 145 requirements

Participate in Safety Management System (SMS) activities, technical risk assessments, and incident investigations

Lead or support engineering projects focused on fleet reliability, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement

Essential Skills & Experience

Previous experience within a CAMO or Technical Services environment

Strong knowledge of UK CAA Continuing Airworthiness Regulations, including Part CAMO, Part M, and Part 145

Experience supporting continuing airworthiness activities and technical records management

Strong analytical skills with the ability to investigate technical issues and perform root cause analysis

Good understanding of aircraft maintenance planning and reliability programmes

Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to compliance and documentation

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced engineering environment

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

Desirable Experience

Experience supporting Embraer 135/145 and/or Boeing 737 aircraft

Experience of maintenance planning and defect management

Knowledge of regulatory audit processes and compliance activities

Experience leading engineering projects or continuous improvement initiatives within an aviation environment

Why Apply?

Competitive hourly rates

Long-term 12-month contract

Full-time onsite role with a 37-hour working week

Opportunity to work within a highly regulated aerospace engineering environment

Technically challenging role with significant responsibility and influence

Work alongside experienced engineering professionals on a critical aviation programme

Opportunity to contribute to fleet safety, reliability, and operational excellence

If you're an experienced Senior Technical Services Engineer, CAMO Engineer, Continuing Airworthiness Engineer, Reliability Engineer, or Aircraft Maintenance Engineer looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.

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