Mechanical Team Leader

JR United Kingdom; Uttlesford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established component repair company in Saffron Walden, relocating to Braintree, is seeking a Mechanical Team Leader. The role involves planning and managing workshop operations, leading a team of engineers, and ensuring production targets are met. Ideal candidates will possess Mechanical Engineering qualifications and leadership experience within an engineering environment.

Benefits

Annual Profit Share Scheme

Overtime paid at 1.5 times hourly rate

31 days holiday including Bank Holidays

Nationally recognised Training provided

Company Uniform Provided

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience leading and managing a team of engineers or technicians.
• Extensive experience in an Aero engineering workshop.
• Knowledge of basic planning, monitoring and managing workloads.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct and coordinate the work in the Mechanical workshop.
• Manage team members for optimum performance.
• Develop team members to maximize potential.

Skills

Leadership

People Management

Planning and Monitoring

Problem Solving

Education

Mechanical Engineering qualifications

Tools

Relevant software applications

Job description

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JMC Aviation are working with a component repair company based in Saffron Walden (relocating to Braintree in Autumn 2025), looking to recruit a new Mechanical Team Leader to join their team.
This client specialises in component repairs for a wide range of commercial aircraft from electrical to mechanical and interior to welding. The company offers a warm welcoming environment with a great team environment, aiding their employees in honing their skills providing outstanding customer service.
This is a Permanent Position based in Saffron Walden (relocating to Braintree in Autumn 2025).
40x hours per week, working days 08:00-16:30.
Salary and Benefits

• Annual Profit Share Scheme
• Overtime paid at 1.5 times hourly rate
• 31 days holiday including Bank Holidays
• 40-hour week Monday to Friday
• Working hours: 8:00-16:30
• Nationally recognised Training provided and career development opportunities
• Company Uniform Provided and all necessary PPE
• Employee Assistance Programme

The Role
Plan, direct and co-ordinate the work and operations of the Mechanical and Galley workshop in order to achieve agreed production targets. Plan and maintain systems and procedures for operating efficiency. Manage team members for optimum performance and maximum productivity.
Other duties involve:

• Complete appraisals of jobs and plan workload
• Hire, induct and train new team members
• Supervise workshop teams according to overall company policy
• Plan tasks and activities to deliver business unit objectives
• Set employee goals and objectives
• Develop team members to maximize potential
• Monitor team members performance including performance reviews
• Delegate work duties to team members to attain objectives
• Allocate use of available resources
• Monitor and assist team members with work progress
• Implement procedures and systems to maximize operating efficiency
• Formulate department/unit policies and practices
• Facilitate the preparation and analysis of reports
• Review performance data to monitor and measure productivity, goal progress and activity levels
• Responsible for the achievement of the teams productivity and quality goals

In order to be successful in this role the Mechanical Team Leader will need to demonstrate the following skills and attributes:

• Must have either a Mechanical Engineering background and qualifications
• Experience of leading and managing a team of engineers or technicians
• Extensive experience in an Aero engineering workshop or with an Inspectors approval
• Knowledge of people management principles and procedures
• Knowledge of basic planning, monitoring and managing workloads to achieve production targets
• Knowledge of office administrative procedures
• Proficient in relevant software applications

If you think this is the role for you and you have the necessary skills and attributes, please apply today or contact JMC Aviation for more details.
Please note that due to the high level of applicants we will only be contacting shortlisted candidates regarding this role.
For this opportunity JMC Aviation Ltd is acting as an employment agency.

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