Production Leader

Gold Group; Marston Green; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Gold Group is seeking an experienced Production Lead to oversee complex aircraft maintenance and major modification projects at our Birmingham facility, leading a multidisciplinary team of maintenance technicians and certifiers to deliver safe, efficient work.

The role requires strong leadership, knowledge of regulatory standards (CAA/MAA/EASA/FAA), and ability to interpret technical drawings and ATPs, with a focus on safety and quality across all shifts.

Qualifications

• Technical background in major aircraft modification or heavy MRO.
• Strong working knowledge of regulatory frameworks (CAA/MAA/EASA/FAA).
• Experience leading maintenance teams and coordinating workflows.
• Ability to read complex technical drawings and ATPs.
• Excellent communication across all levels.

Responsibilities

• Operational Leadership: Lead maintenance teams to deliver production, modification, and maintenance activities safely and efficiently.
• Daily workflow control: run action-tracker and handover meetings to resolve roadblocks and align build plans.
• Supplier & stakeholder coordination: work with suppliers and cross-functional teams to keep plans on schedule.
• Technical issue resolution: interpret challenges to maintain production flow and address recurring issues.
• Safety & quality culture: promote SMS and safety across all shifts.

Job description

Production Lead

Aircraft Modification & Maintenance

• Location: Birmingham Airport - Onsite
• Shift Pattern: Monday - Thursday, Alternating Days & Lates (10-hour shifts; potential Friday Overtime)
• Contract Duration: ASAP through to End of August 2027
• Background Clearance Required: BPSS (right to work in UK)

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Production Lead to oversee complex aircraft maintenance and major modification operations at our Birmingham facility. In this role, you will lead a multidisciplinary operations team of maintenance technicians and certifiers to drive key aircraft modification projects, ensuring all work is delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Operational Leadership: Lead and manage maintenance teams to ensure safe and efficient delivery of production, modification, and maintenance activities.
• Daily Workflow Control: Conduct daily action-tracker and handover meetings to resolve operational roadblocks, track actions, and align the second-shift build plan with first-shift management and schedulers.
• Supplier & Stakeholder Coordination: Partner closely with supplier counterparts and cross-functional teams to keep daily build plans on schedule.
• Technical Issue Resolution: Interpret technical and manufacturing challenges to maintain production flow and address chronic or recurring issues collaboratively.
• Safety & Quality Culture: Promote excellence in maintenance planning, control, and execution, embedding safety management systems (SMS) and human factors principles across all shifts.

Key Requirements & Experience

• Technical Background: Proven experience in major aircraft modification or heavy MRO (civilian or military environment), ideally on narrow-body aircraft platforms.
• Regulatory Compliance: Strong working knowledge of CAA, MAA, EASA, or FAA regulations, Quality Assurance, and Safety Management Systems.
• Project & Team Leadership: Demonstrable ability to manage workflows, schedule adherence, workload control, and first-time quality standards under high pressure.
• Technical Literacy: Ability to interpret complex technical drawings, engineering documents, and Authorised Technical Publications (ATPs) to support technician teams.
• Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills across all levels, from shop floor technicians to senior external stakeholders and customers.

Preferred Qualifications

• Aircraft Maintenance Licence (CAA, EASA, A&P, EMAR, or equivalent).
• Familiarity with base maintenance processes and supply chain/logistics within an MRO environment.