Job Description

Join a Fast-Growing Aerospace Company in a Hands-On Engineering Role!

Who We Are

Located in Frome, Somerset, Certo Aerospace is a cutting-edge R&D company that designs, builds, and operates large liquid-fuelled drones for use in both military and civilian sectors. Alongside our R&D activities, we undertake large-scale demonstrations for military customers in the UK and USA.

The Role: Development Technician

Ideal for practically minded individuals with a passion for engineering or aviation.

We're looking for a highly motivated and hands-on individual to join our Workshop and Flight Test Team. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain real-world experience in aerospace engineering--even if you don't have formal qualifications. If you're eager to learn, ready to get stuck in, and thrive in a fast-paced, hands-on environment, we want to hear from you.

What You'll Do

As part of a small, dynamic team, you'll play a key role in assembling and maintaining prototype aircraft. You'll work closely with experienced engineers, learning how to build entire aircraft from detailed engineering documents while developing a broad range of technical skills. Your responsibilities will grow as your experience increases.

You'll also support weekly off-site flight testing. Once trained, you'll help perform pre-test inspections, maintain and prepare test equipment, and ensure safety procedures are followed on-site.

You'll receive on-the-job training as necessary in areas such as:

Mechanical assembly Basic fabrication (grinding, welding, sheet metal work) Working with composite materials Electrical and systems integration Testing and quality assurance

What We're Looking For

While previous experience in engineering or fabrication is desirable, it's not essential. More important is a strong work ethic, mechanical aptitude, and a safety-first approach. You should be comfortable working with tools, willing to take initiative, and physically capable of handling demanding tasks in a hands-on role.

This is a unique opportunity to grow within a cutting-edge aerospace environment, where adaptability, attention to detail, and teamwork are valued above all.

Working Hours

At Certo, we operate a 9-day fortnight working schedule, with every other Friday off, averaging 37.5 hours per week. Standard working hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with flexibility around core hours.

Key Requirements

Must be a British Citizen or have an existing right to work in the UK Ability to live near and work in Frome, Somerset, UK Must hold a valid UK driving licence Willingness to travel occasionally, both nationally and internationally

Position Details

Location: Frome, Somerset Salary: 28,000 (depending on experience) Schedule: 9-day fortnight (every other Friday off) - 37.5 hours/week average Benefits: Private healthcare 26 days holiday + bank holidays Holiday purchase/buyback scheme Discretionary internal award incentives and company events (including overseas trips) Closing Date for Applications: Friday, 18th July Expected Start Date: Monday, 1st September

Ready to Apply?

If you have a keen interest in mechanics, aircraft, or UAVs, we'd love to hear from you!

Important: Applications without a supporting covering letter will not be considered.
To ensure your application is processed effectively, your CV and covering letter must include:

Full name Email address Phone number Location (postcode or town as a minimum) Confirmation of a valid passport and UK driving licence
Submit your CV and covering letter to:

Jobs@certoaero.com

Mechanical Engineer UAS UAV Electrical engineering Production Technician Development Engineer Aircraft maintenance Drone Mechanic Workshop Technician Test Engineer VTOL eVTOL

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 28,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Private medical insurance
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person