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How many Contract Engineer jobs are available on Pertemps?

There are 17 Contract Engineer jobs available on Pertemps right now.

What does a Contract Engineer do?

Tasks required include:

• Plans and prepares work and test schedules based on specifications and drawings.
• Sets up equipment, undertakes tests, takes readings, performs calculations and records and interprets data.
• Prepares estimates of materials, equipment and labour required for engineering projects.
• Diagnoses and detects faults and implements procedures to maintain efficient operation of systems and equipment.
• Inspects completed aircraft maintenance work to certify that it meets standards and the aircraft is ready for operation;.
• Visits and advises clients on the use and servicing of mechanical and chemical engineering products and services.
• Provides health and safety inductions and adheres to health and safety procedures.
• Completes documentation such as project records, safety reports.
• Carries out stock takes.

What are the entry requirements for a Contract Engineer?

Entrants to training usually possess GCSEs/S grades. Vocational training consists either of full-time study for a BTEC/SQA award followed by two years on-the-job training, or an apprenticeship leading to a qualification at Level 3 or 4. An NVQ/SVQ in Aircraft Engineering Maintenance at Level 3 plus further professional qualifications are required to become a licensed aircraft engineer.