Mechanical Supervisor

Gold Group; Middle Wallop; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence aviation organisation in Middle Wallop is seeking experienced Mechanical Supervisors to lead teams in maintaining UK military helicopters. The role involves ensuring the highest standards of maintenance, compliance with regulations, and mentoring technicians. Candidates should have a relevant trade accreditation, technical knowledge in aircraft mechanical systems, and experience in a supervisory capacity. This opportunity offers stability and the chance to contribute to vital UK defence programmes.

Qualifications

• Proven technical knowledge in mechanical systems and structures of aircraft.
• Demonstrable experience supervising small teams in a technical environment.
• Strong knowledge of MAA Regulatory Articles and MRP Part 145.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of aircraft technicians overseeing maintenance tasks.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and quality assurance standards.
• Interpret complex technical documents to guide the team.

Skills

Aircraft maintenance knowledge

Leadership skills

Risk management

Technical interpretation

Education

Relevant trade apprenticeship or equivalent

Job description

Mechanical Supervisors Needed

UK Military Helicopter MRO environment

Are you an experienced Mechanical Supervisor ready to take the reins and lead a team in supporting vital UK defence aviation programmes? We have 6 leadership positions open in our world‑class Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) organisation in Hampshire, UK. This is a high‑impact role for a skilled leader dedicated to safety, quality, and scheduled delivery.

⭐ The Supervisory Opportunity: Why Join Us?

• Impactful Leadership: Directly control, oversee, and mentor teams of skilled technicians working on key UK military rotary‑wing assets.
• Mission Critical: Play a direct role in maintaining the operational readiness of the UK Armed Forces in a demanding, rewarding environment.
• Location & Stability: Secure your future with stable, long‑term programs based in Hampshire, UK, in a company committed to professional growth.
• Culture of Excellence: Champion Airmanship, Husbandry, and H&S practices, fostering an open, collaborative, and quality‑focused team culture.

⚙️ Key Responsibilities: Control, Oversight & Quality Assurance

• Reporting to an Operations Lead, you will be the frontline leader ensuring maintenance tasks are executed to the highest standards, on time, and in strict compliance with regulations.
• Team Leadership & Control: Provide direct leadership, planning, sequencing, and distribution of technical work for your team of aircraft technicians.
• Supervisory Oversight: Exercise oversight and supervision of maintenance activities (assembly, disassembly, modification, repair, troubleshooting) on aircraft systems and structures.
• Compliance & Certification: Ensure all associated aircraft paperwork is completed and certified by your team in accordance with company procedures and regulatory approvals (MRP Part 145).
• Technical Interpretation: Capable of understanding and interpreting complex technical documents, drawings, and publications to guide your team effectively.
• Risk Management: Proactively mitigate risks, exercise 'stop work' authority where necessary, and accelerate emerging issues and shortfalls in a timely manner.
• Mentoring: Provide advice, guidance, and mentoring to peers and technicians, including 100% oversight of work carried out by Apprentices/Trainees.

✅ The Leader We Are Looking For (Essential Criteria)

• Qualification: Recognised relevant trade apprenticeship or equivalent trade training.
• Technical/Supervisory Experience: Proven technical knowledge in aircraft maintenance (mechanical systems, structures) and demonstrable experience in supervising, planning, and controlling technical work for a small team.
• Regulatory Expertise: Strong working knowledge of MAA Regulatory Articles (RA), MAA Regulatory Publication (MRP) Part 145, and the application of Quality Assurance (QA) and Safety Management System (SMS) principles.
• Authorisations: Must hold, or be capable of obtaining, company supervisory and independent inspection authorisations on the aircraft type being worked on.
• Work Authorisation & Clearance: Must be a UK Resident with current legal authorisation to work immediately in the UK, and able to obtain and maintain a UK Security Check (SC) clearance.

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