Survival Equipment Supervisor

Reed Talent Solutions; Amesbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Job summary

Reed Talent Solutions is seeking an experienced Survival Equipment Supervisor for our client, a leading international engineering and technology organisation. You will lead a specialist team responsible for the maintenance, inspection, testing, and certification of aircrew survival equipment to ensure regulatory compliance and operational readiness across the UK.

This permanent, full-time role is based onsite at MOD Boscombe Down, Wiltshire.

Qualifications

• Proven experience maintaining survival equipment or aircrew systems.
• Experience supervising technical teams in engineering or military environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of military engineering standards and maintenance procedures.
• Formal engineering training (RAF Trade Group 13 or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Lead a specialist survival equipment maintenance team.
• Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and quality standards.
• Oversee inspection, testing, servicing, and certification of survival and life support equipment.
• Drive team performance, productivity, and professional development.
• Coordinate workloads to meet operational objectives.
• Maintain accurate technical records and documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Maintenance

Regulatory

Quality assurance

Education

RAF Trade Group 13

Job description

Our client is a leading international engineering and technology organisation that supports critical infrastructure, aviation, defence, and emergency service operations across the UK and beyond. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Survival Equipment Supervisor to join the organisation supporting critical aviation and defence operations across the UK.

This role offers the chance to lead a specialist team responsible for the maintenance, inspection, testing, and certification of essential aircrew survival equipment. You'll play a vital role in ensuring operational readiness, regulatory compliance, and the safety of personnel operating in demanding environments.

If you have a strong background in survival equipment, life support systems, or military aviation engineering and are looking for your next leadership challenge, we'd love to hear from you.

This is a permanent role based onsite in Amesbury, Wiltshire. The salary for the role is £33,400.29 + excellent benefits.

The Role

As Survival Equipment Supervisor, you will oversee a team of skilled technicians responsible for maintaining and supporting a range of aircrew and survival equipment.

You'll ensure all work is carried out safely, efficiently, and in accordance with regulatory and quality requirements while promoting a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a specialist survival equipment maintenance team
• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with safety, regulatory, and quality standards
• Oversee the inspection, testing, servicing, and certification of survival and life support equipment
• Drive team performance, productivity, and professional development
• Monitor compliance with engineering procedures and maintenance schedules
• Coordinate workloads and resources to ensure operational objectives are achieved
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and best practice across the department
• Maintain accurate technical records and documentation

About You

We're looking for a motivated leader with strong technical expertise and a commitment to safety and quality.

• Proven experience maintaining survival equipment, life support equipment, or aircrew systems
• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience within a technical, engineering, or military environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent organisational and communication abilities
• A flexible, accountable, and proactive approach to work
• Knowledge of military engineering standards, maintenance procedures, or equivalent regulated environments

Essential Qualifications

• Formal engineering training (RAF Trade Group 13 or equivalent)

Desirable Qualifications

• QSEAC and/or AVMEDSE trade authorisations
• Additional qualifications relating to aircrew equipment, survival systems, or specialist aviation equipment

Location & Working Pattern

• Based onsite at MOD Boscombe Down, Wiltshire
• Full-time position working 40 hours per week

Please note that successful applicants will be required to complete a targeted medical questionnaire and/or medical assessment as part of the employment process.

Security Requirements

Due to the nature of this position, candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain Counter Terrorist Check (CTC) security clearance.