Test Article Build and Maintenance Planning lead

5 days ago

Gloucester Gloucestershire, United Kingdom X4 Technology Full time

12 Month Outside IR35 position working as a Test Article Build & Maintenance planner with a next generation avionics company. Due to the nature of the work the majority of hours must be completed onsite but the client can offer flexibility for one or two home working days per week. This is a senior role and as Test Article Build & Maintenance planner you'll coordinate the planning, build, and upkeep of aircraft test articles—ensuring every system arrives in a fully conforming state and is built exactly to specification. They're looking for someone to take a lead role in the build, coordination, and maintenance of test articles (aircraft components and sub-systems installed onto ground test rigs). It's a role with real ownership, working closely with Test Managers, Manufacturing Engineering, and build teams to ensure test specimens are delivered, built, modified, and maintained to the right standard. Here's a quick snapshot of what the role involves: Acting as the central point of contact for all test article activity Planning test specimen builds, modifications, instrumentation, and maintenance Coordinating with ME Planning on installation/removal/build procedures Ensuring the build process meets quality/conformity standards (NCMs/ESIs/CRs) Producing accurate BoMs for kitting and controlling documentation Reviewing and improving assembly/maintenance procedures Providing regular status updates and forward planning for upcoming test demand They're ideally looking for someone with experience in aircraft production or maintenance (POA/MRO/Part-145), strong understanding of aircraft components/sub-systems, and familiarity with PLM tools (3Dx or similar) and planning/workflow tools (JIRA/Confluence). Why it's worth a conversation: Outside IR35 contract High day rate available for the right experience Majority on-site at Kemble 1–2 days per week remote flexibility Long-term programme with highly interesting test and development work Hands-on ownership and visibility across the test organisation If this sounds like something you'd be open to exploring, I'd love to share more details and talk through the setup. Cross-Industry Experience Welcome While aircraft and aerospace experience is strongly preferred, we are also open to candidates from other high-precision, complex engineering environments—automotive included—especially those with supervisory experience and hands-on technical backgrounds. If you've worked "on the tools," led teams, understood technical drawings, and delivered high-integrity builds, your skills will transfer exceptionally well. Why This Role Matters You will be the technical orchestrator ensuring our systems and structures are verified with absolute confidence. Your work directly supports critical testing, safety assurance, and innovation—helping shape the aircraft of tomorrow. Please apply with an up to date CV if this could be of interest. Management are reviewing CVs Immediately and can offer a start from January.

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