Hercules Propellers Ltd

Specialise in the manufacture and overhaul of aeroplane propellers for a range of historic aircraft from Tiger Moth biplanes to warbirds such as Spitfire and Mustang.

To help meet the ever-growing demand for our propeller overhaul services, Hercules are actively recruiting an experienced mechanical engineer to lead the department which services and overhauls variable pitch propellers for customers around the world.

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The role involves the following tasks:

• Reporting directly to the managing Director.

• Co-ordinating the processes involved in each propeller overhaul.

• Reading, understanding and applying information from maintenance manuals.

• Disassembly and cleaning of propellers for overhaul inspection.

• Visual inspection of parts.

• Accurate measurement of parts to check for compliance with maintenance data.

• Identifying the new parts required.

• Re-working non-complying parts.

• Propeller blade overhaul, including preparing blades for painting, frequency checks and static balance.

• Propeller assembly, test and preparation for return to the aircraft.

• Upkeep of paperwork records for each overhaul.

• Supervision of assistants.

• Managing workload and job prioritising to meet our customers expectations.

• Co-ordinating with other departments within Hercules.

• Ensuring the overhaul workshops are maintained to a high standard.

 

As in any small company, the role may expand to cover other aspects of the business, subject to the candidate having the appropriate skills and inclination to get involved.

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A successful candidate will have the following skills

• Sound mechanical engineering knowledge.

• Practical hands-on mechanical engineering skills.

• Ability to read and understand technical data, manuals, drawings, specifications.

• Experienced in measurement of component parts using a wide variety of inspection gauges such as vernier, micrometer and height Gauges.

• Motivated and ambitious with a desire to be part of a growing team in an interesting field.

• Past experience in the aerospace maintenance and overhaul sector will be an advantage although not a necessity.

 

The role is full time. Full specific training will be given. Based in Stroud, Gloucestershire

Ideally looking for a careful, conscientious perfectionist with an interest in heritage engineering.

From £19.50 per hour (£40,560 p.a.) to £21.50 per hour (£44,720 p.a.) depending on experience. 40 hour week.

28 days holiday pay including bank holidays