Mechanical Supervisor

TN United Kingdom; Horncastle; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Mechanical Supervisor for a 12-month contract at RAF Coningsby. The role involves overseeing aircraft maintenance, ensuring compliance with airworthiness standards, and managing a team. Candidates should possess significant experience and relevant qualifications in aeronautical engineering.

Qualifications

• Experience in aircraft maintenance and airworthiness.
• Knowledge of scheduled servicing and EVM techniques.

Responsibilities

• Support Maintenance Manager in managing customer output.
• Ensure maintenance tasks meet airworthiness standards.
• Lead day-to-day activities of the team.

Skills

Mechanical Supervisor

Knowledge of quality procedures

Flexibility

Education

Engineering Apprenticeship

Aeronautical Engineering Degree

Tools

ESS

Job description

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Mechanical Supervisor - 12 month contract - RAF Coningsby, Lincolnshire - £43.04 ph UMB or £32 ph PAYE (Inside IR35)

Key skills required for this role

Mechanical Supervisor

Important

Mechanical Supervisor

The Role

The post holder will be an experienced and skilled technician undertaking a range of detailed maintenance activities on an aircraft or aircraft component, demonstrating the ability to derive diagnostic techniques.

Responsible for maintaining airworthiness through appropriate task delegation and authorisation on an aircraft or aircraft component. Responsible for tasking of work & supervision of personnel/people management.

Role Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will be required to perform tasks suitable to the internal level of this role. The role will include, but is not limited to, the following:

• Supporting the Maintenance Manager, and Team Leader in managing customer output as defined by the Maintenance Manager.
• Maintaining the aircraft in accordance with the agreed Statement Of Work, being directly responsible for delivery to schedule, standard, and quality of the programme.
• Ensuring all deliverables meet the required airworthiness standards, promoting flight safety, and ensuring personnel compliance with the overall airworthiness framework.
• Ensuring maintenance tasks are conducted in accordance with approved data using the approved toolsets, with proper oversight and supervision. Proper documentation of all maintenance tasks and addressing issues with the relevant Business area.
• Attending allocated Engineering Management meetings.
• Demonstrating flexibility and a proactive attitude, supporting both night and day shifts as required.
• Conducting independent inspections as scheduled.
• Providing support to the Team Leader and deputising in their absence.
• Managing and leading the day-to-day activities of the team, ensuring adherence to company policies, quality management, health and safety, and environmental standards.

What BAE Systems is looking for:

• Knowledge of quality procedures, processes, and specifications. MAA (KR 640) experience is essential.
• Knowledge of Resolve and raising System Enquiries.
• Knowledge of scheduled servicing & EVM techniques.
• Extensive knowledge of maintenance documentation (ESS and associated toolsets).
• Broad and in-depth product knowledge, with expert competence in the relevant technical/subject area.
• Completion of an Engineering Apprenticeship (including City & Guilds 2675 or 2661 or equivalent), ideally in Aeronautical Engineering, or a recognized engineering degree related to aircraft maintenance and airworthiness.

Security Requirements:

SC & ITAR

Additional Information

The quoted Umbrella rate is the gross rate paid to the Umbrella Company, inclusive of all employment costs. The actual rate paid by the Umbrella will be less, as will rates for Limited Deemed or Agency PAYE. Please contact us to discuss rates for these different payment options.

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