Engineering Supervisor

Aviation Links; Bishop's Stortford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

29 days annual leave including bankhol

2x life insurance

Electric car scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Aviation Links is seeking an Engineering Supervisor for a permanent role in Bishop's Stortford within a leading aviation organisation. You will lead the Engineering function, ensuring safe, compliant and efficient technical operations, and provide leadership to engineers and production teams.

The role offers Monday–Thursday 07:30–17:00, Friday 07:30–11:30, with overtime paid at 1.5x. 29 days of annual leave, life insurance, and transport schemes support a balanced, safety‑driven workplace.

Qualifications

• Experience in aerospace or high-standard engineering environments.
• Experience with CNC milling (3/4/5-axis) and CNC turning.
• Experience working with titanium, aluminium and steel.
• Ability to obtain material, AGS and treatment quotations and work with suppliers.
• Prior milling and/or fabrication experience.
• Proficient in MS Office programs, particularly Excel.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise and coordinate the Engineering function and prioritise activities.
• Provide technical leadership and support to Engineering personnel and Production Supervisors.
• Establish and maintain engineering processes, procedures and working practices.
• Monitor workload and ensure activities are completed within timescales.
• Foster accountability, teamwork, quality, continuous improvement and customer focus.
• Ensure effective communication between Engineering and other departments.
• Identify training and development requirements within Engineering and support skill development.

Skills

Aerospace engineering experience

CNC milling 3/4/5 axis

CNC turning

Titanium/Aluminium/Steel experience

Procuring quotations

Milling and/or fabrication

MS Office (Excel) proficiency

Right to work in the UK

Tools

MS Office (General)

Excel

Job description

Job Title: Engineering Supervisor
Location: Bishops Stortford
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary/Rate: Annual Salary

Role Conditions

• 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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