Bush Honer nights

Carbon60 are proud to be partnering with Lufthansa Technik Landing Gear Services to recruit for a Bush Fit Honer (nights)within the machine shop department. Lufthansa Technik are a global leading provider of maintenance, repair, and overhaul services for the civil aviation industry.

This Bush Fit Honer (nights) position is on a permanent basis and has become available due to continued growth and expansion. In this role, you will fit bushes and dimensionally check tolerances with manual measuring tools. Also fit and swage bearings and hone bushes.

Role Responsibilities will include:

• Check component and bush log for accuracy.
• Install bushes / bearings. Check bushes dimensionally. Using workshop manuals and drawings.
• Using imperial calibrated measuring equipment.
• Swage bushings with the suitable method (pressure, roller, stake, material displacing).
• Wire lock bolts / bushes.
• Use of cryogenics / ovens
• Carry out hardness checks of components.
• To maintain knowledge of HPA's working procedures pertinent for the job function.
• Performance of tasks delegated by the Area Supervisor.
• Hone bushes to final size.
• Carry out hardness tests using appropriate machine.
• An awareness and understanding of responsibilities outlined in the Company's environmental procedures.

Skills and Experience required:

• Aerospace background not essential but would be preferred.
• Previous experience working in a manufacturing or MRO environment is advantageous.
• Flexibility to work shift patterns and transition to night shift as required.

Why Lufthansa Technik Landing Gear Services? Here are some of their benefits and rewards:

• Competitive Salary Package
• Discretionary Bonus Scheme
• Discounted Flight Benefits
• Reduced Gym memberships Retail and Hotel Discounts
• Seasonal Company Events

Initially double day shift work - Monday to Friday one week 6am to 2pm one week 2pm to 10pm rotating weekly.

Then after suitable training and development time, the shift goes to a night shift (10pm to 6am).

Night shift allowance is 30.1% on top of salary.

Salary = up to £34,000. With night shift allowance this is up to £40,000.

If you are interested in the role and want some more information, please contact Becky on or email

Interviews are being held shortly.

Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.