Engineering Supervisor

JMC Aviation; Bishop's Stortford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime paid at 1.5x hourly rate

29 days annual leave including bankhol

2x life insurance

Electric car scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

JMC Aviation invites applications for an Engineering Supervisor role. The successful candidate will lead the Engineering function with emphasis on safety, compliance and technical excellence, while coordinating activities across departments in a dynamic aviation environment.

Experience in aerospace engineering and CNC milling/turning is essential, with a focus on process improvement and supplier liaison. This is a hands-on leadership role within a safety-critical setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in aerospace/high-standard engineering environments.
• Strong CNC milling (3/4/5 axis) and turning experience.
• Proficiency with MS Office, especially Excel.
• Right to work in the UK and ability to obtain necessary clearances.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise and coordinate the Engineering function with clear prioritisation of activities.
• Provide technical leadership and support to Engineering personnel and related departments.
• Establish and maintain engineering processes, procedures and best practices.
• Monitor workload and ensure tasks complete within agreed timescales.
• Foster accountability, teamwork, quality, continuous improvement and customer focus.
• Ensure effective communication between Engineering and other departments.
• Identify training needs and support development of engineering skills.

Skills

Aerospace engineering experience

MS Excel proficiency

Leadership & supervision

Right to work in UK

Tools

CNC milling (3/4/5 axis)

CNC turning

Fabrication experience

Milling and fabrication processes

Job description

• Working Monday to Thursday, 07:30 – 17:00 & Friday, 07:30 – 11:30
• Overtime paid at 1.5 times hourly rate
• 29 days annual leave entitlement including bank holidays
• 2x life insurance
• Electric car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme

About the Role

On behalf of our client, a leading organisation in the aviation industry, we are currently recruiting for an Engineering Supervisor. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic environment with a strong focus on safety, compliance and technical excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise and coordinate the Engineering function, ensuring effective allocation and prioritisation of engineering activities
• Provide technical leadership, guidance and support to Engineering personnel, Production Supervisors, Operators and other relevant departments
• Establish and maintain effective engineering processes, procedures and working practices
• Monitor engineering workload and ensure technical activities are completed within agreed timescales
• Develop a culture of accountability, teamwork, quality, continuous improvement and customer focus
• Ensure effective communication between Engineering and all other relevant departments
• Identify training and development requirements within the Engineering function and support the development of engineering skills and knowledge

Candidate Requirements

• Experience within an aerospace or high-standard engineering environment
• Experience within CNC milling in 3, 4, 5-axis and CNC turning
• Experience working with titanium, aluminium and steel
• Ability to obtain material, AGS and treatment quotations, work with suppliers and procurement to secure long-term pricing
• Prior milling and/or fabrication experience
• Proficient in the use of MS Office programs, particularly Excel
• Right to work in the UK

Why Work with JMC Aviation?

At JMC Aviation, we specialise in aviation recruitment across engineering services and training to airlines, MROs and OEMs, leasing and asset management companies, and component overhaul organisations. With deep industry knowledge and a global network, we match the right talent to the right roles — contract or permanent.

• Industry-leading compliance support
• Fast onboarding and documentation assistance
• Dedicated recruitment consultant
• Placements across the globe
• Extensive experience and knowledge of the aviation sector

Compliance & Equal Opportunities

JMC Aviation is committed to equal opportunity and diversity in the workplace. All applicants will be considered based on merit, qualification, and business need, regardless of age, gender, nationality, or background. We operate in full compliance with global aviation recruitment regulations.

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