Shift Lead Engineer – Aircraft Maintenance & Compliance

Aeropeople Limited; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation company is seeking a Lead Engineer / Supervisor at East Midlands Airport. This full-time position involves supervising shift personnel, troubleshooting defects, and ensuring compliance with maintenance standards. Candidates should be licensed to certify work on aircraft and possess strong leadership and communication skills. Benefits include a competitive salary, shift allowance, and private healthcare.

Benefits

Competitive basic salary

Shift allowance of £4,200 per annum

Discretionary annual company bonus

20 days holiday plus bank holidays

Generous company pension scheme

Private Healthcare

Life Insurance (4x annual salary)

Qualifications

• Must have the ability to work independently with mature judgment.
• Proven leadership skills to motivate the team.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and allocate tasks to shift personnel.
• Troubleshoot complex defects.
• Inspect and sign work according to guidelines.
• Maintain discipline and provide support to staff.
• Ensure compliance and safety standards are met.

Skills

Ability to work on their own initiative

Effective communication skills

Proven leadership skills

Organizational skills

Education

Licensed and approved to certify work on aircraft

Job description

A leading aviation company is seeking a Lead Engineer / Supervisor at East Midlands Airport. This full-time position involves supervising shift personnel, troubleshooting defects, and ensuring compliance with maintenance standards. Candidates should be licensed to certify work on aircraft and possess strong leadership and communication skills. Benefits include a competitive salary, shift allowance, and private healthcare.