Lead Manufacturing Technician

Manpower UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower UK in Feltham is seeking a Lead Manufacturing Technician. You will oversee daily workshop operations for Aircraft Wheels & Brakes, drive turnaround performance, and ensure regulatory compliance.

The role requires coordinating with stores, supervising staff, and enforcing safety and 5S standards. You should have 3-5 years of aviation MRO experience, 1-2 years in a leadership or production-planning role, and strong knowledge of EASA/FAA/CAA frameworks.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of aviation MRO experience on wheels/brakes is desired.
• 1-2 years in a team leader or production planning role is desirable.
• Strong knowledge of EASA Part 145, FAA Part 145 or local CAA rules.
• Experience applying Lean, Six Sigma or continuous improvement.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRO systems and Excel.
• Excellent communication and a safety-first mindset.

Responsibilities

• Plan daily and weekly workshop tasks based on asset backlogs and priorities.
• Streamline workflow across cleaning, NDT, machining, inspection and assembly.
• Drive KPIs to reduce turnaround time and maximise output.
• Coordinate with stores to ensure parts and consumables are available before production.
• Supervise technicians and support staff, assigning tasks and motivating the team.
• Enforce EHS and 5S standards across the workshop.
• Identify skill gaps and coordinate technical training and sign-offs.
• Ensure maintenance release tags, teardown reports and logbooks are complete.
• Verify work aligns with CMMs and airworthiness directives.
• Oversee calibration tracking for tooling and support audits.

Skills

Aviation MRO

Team leadership

Lean Six Sigma

ERP/MRO systems

Excel

Tools

Quantum

AMOS

SAP

Job description

Lead Manufacturing Technician

Pay rate: £16ph
Shift Pattern: 4 on / 4 off, 6:30am-6:30pm (initially Mon-Fri to train)
Contract Duration: 6 months
Location: Feltham

Workshop Team Leader / Workflow Specialist (Aircraft Wheels & Brakes)
If you enjoy turning workshop pace into predictable, high-quality output-and leading a team in an aviation-standard environment-this role could be your next step. You'll oversee daily workshop operations, drive turnaround performance, and ensure strict regulatory compliance across the Aircraft Wheels and Brakes workshop.

What you'll be doing:

• Plan daily and weekly workshop tasks based on incoming asset backlogs and customer priority
• Streamline workflow across cleaning, NDT, machining, inspection and final assembly
• Drive KPIs to reduce turnaround time (TAT) and maximize output
• Coordinate with stores to ensure parts, repair kits and consumables are available before production begins
• Supervise technicians and support staff-assigning tasks, motivating the team and maintaining strong performance
• Enforce EHS and 5S standards across the workshop
• Identify skill gaps, coordinate technical training, and support technician competency sign-offs
• Ensure flawless completion of digital/paper maintenance release tags, teardown reports and logbooks
• Verify all work aligns with current Component Maintenance Manuals (CMMs) and relevant airworthiness directives
• Oversee calibration tracking for specialised workshop tooling (e.g., torque wrenches and inflation cages)
• Support internal quality teams and external aviation authority audits

What you'll bring:

• 3-5 years of aviation MRO experience, ideally working on aircraft wheels, brakes or landing gear components
• 1-2 years' experience in a team leader, supervisor or production planning role (desirable)
• Strong working knowledge of EASA Part 145, FAA Part 145, or local CAA regulatory frameworks
• Experience applying Lean, Six Sigma or continuous improvement to improve workshop efficiency
• Proficiency with aviation ERP/MRO systems (e.g., Quantum, AMOS, SAP) and Microsoft Excel
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to liaise effectively with technicians and upper management
• Exceptional attention to detail and an uncompromising safety-and-quality mindset
• Ability to work in a manual workshop environment (including lifting heavy components and standing for extended periods)