Mechanical Supervisor

Babcock International; Llandudno; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking a Mechanical Supervisor to enhance operational flexibility by supporting flight activities. The successful candidate will evaluate aircraft performance and oversee maintenance activities at our RAF Valley site in Anglesey, North Wales. Essential qualifications include considerable technician-level experience and relevant certifications. The role offers a comprehensive benefits package including a generous holiday allowance and development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Matched contribution pension scheme

Access to a Digital GP

Employee share scheme

Payment of Professional Fees

'Be Kind Day' paid volunteering day

Holiday Trading

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience at technician level with all necessary authorities and certifications.
• Completed platform-specific aircraft training aligned with operational requirements.
• Trained in core trade principles.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose faults and apply technical expertise to repair aircraft components.
• Oversee and schedule team maintenance activities.
• Maintain compliance with mandated procedures and checks.

Skills

Technical expertise

Analytical skills

Team leadership

Problem-solving

Education

City & Guilds 2675 in Aeronautical Engineering

NVQ Level 3 qualification in Aeronautical discipline

Completion of a recognised Engineering Apprenticeship

Job description

Overview

As a Mechanical Supervisor, you'll have a role that's out of the ordinary. You will play a vital role in enhancing operational flexibility by supporting flight activities during the most demanding phases of the flying schedule. Day-to-day, you'll demonstrate strong analytical skills in diagnosing faults across equipment and assemblies, adhering to established diagnostic protocols while contributing to effective team leadership.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates aircraft component and system performance, diagnosing faults and applying technical expertise to repair, modify, or improve procedures.
• Oversees team maintenance activities, ensuring tasks are completed on schedule and escalating issues when necessary.
• Maintains a proactive and adaptable approach to responsibilities, responding effectively to direction.
• Ensures personal and team competency in aircraft and component tasks.
• Carries out support duties within the maintenance facility to uphold compliance and mandated procedures (e.g. oversight checks, tooling and test equipment control).

This role is full time working 36 hours per week and is based on site at Anglesey, North Wales.

Essential experience of the Mechanical Supervisor

• Considerable hands-on experience at technician level, recognized as fully competent with all necessary authorities and certifications in place.
• Completed platform-specific aircraft training aligned with operational requirements.
• Successfully trained in core trade principles, ensuring a solid foundation of technical expertise.
• City & Guilds 2675 in Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance, or an NVQ Level 3 qualification in a related aeronautical discipline.
• Completion of a recognised Engineering Apprenticeship—preferably in Aeronautical Engineering—or an equivalent military apprenticeship or qualification.

Security Clearance: The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Standard (SC) security clearance for this role.

At Babcock we're working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Mechanical Supervisor at our RAF Valley site in Anglesey, North Wales.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

What we offer

• Generous holiday allowance
• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
• Employee share scheme
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
• Holiday Trading: buy additional leave or sell up to one week of annual leave; annual window February–March
• 'Be Kind Day' paid volunteering day
• Excellent development opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package including an employee assistance programme

Babcock International: For over a century we have helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal.