Our client has an opportunity for experienced Mechanical Supervisors to join them on a contract basis. This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established organisation, providing class leading support in rotary and fixed wing engineering support.

Role: Mechanical Supervisors
Location: Middle Wallop, Hampshire
Shifts: Mon-Thu 37.5 hours weekly. (overtime available)
IR35 Status: Inside
Security Clearance: Must be able to achieve Full SC
Hourly Rate: £35ph

Contract Position, initially 6 Months.

The role of the Mechanical Supervisor position will form part of a Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) organisation within our client, working as part of a team in support of our key programmes. The individual will be responsible for ensuring established process adherence, accurate and timely work recording and contractual/regulatory compliance.

The role requires an individual with good communication skills, with the ability to distribute and sequence technical work requirements to their team, controlling demanding workloads, whilst delivering to a high standard, and maintaining schedule. The candidate must be capable of understanding and interpreting technical documents, drawings and associated publications.

You should possess a working knowledge of MAA Regulatory Articles (RA), MAA Regulatory Publication (MRP) Part 145, aviation Quality Assurance (QA) and Safety Management System (SMS) and the application of these requirements within their area of responsibility, accountability and authority (RAA).

Key Responsibilities:
 

• Deliver aircraft maintenance under Boeing’s own MAA MRP Part 145 approval or under the approval of the MOD customer.
  Assembly, disassembly and/or modification of systems, changing, removing, replacing and/or upgrading aerospace vehicle components to correct failures or implement changes.
  Perform routine troubleshooting of complex aircraft systems, such as pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical/electronic to isolate faults and repair faulty components IAW technical information published in authorised maintenance documents.
• Be flexible with work locations and work times to ensure aircraft are delivered on time to customer.
  Provide advice, guidance and mentoring to peers and others appropriate to their role.
  Exercise, or work under appropriate supervision for the role.
• Mitigate immediate risks including ‘stop work’ as well as escalate emerging risks, issues and shortfalls in a timely manner.
  Contribute to continuous improvement workshops and projects as required.
  Where directed, exercise 100% oversight of work carried out by Boeing Apprentices or Trainees as well as Apprentice/Trainee mentoring.
  Contribute positively to our open and honest reporting culture.

The Role:

Reporting to an Operations Lead, this role provides direct control, oversight, mentoring and is responsible for carrying out supervision of technicians in the execution of their maintenance activities. Will have a proven technical knowledge and the ability to supervise, plan, sequence, distribute and control technical work for a small group of aircraft technicians. Will be able to provide effective leadership, direction and guidance as and when required.  Will ensure the standards/certification of all associated aircraft paperwork completed by their team has been completed IAW company procedures. Must hold or be able to obtain company supervisory authorisations on the aircraft type being worked on, independent inspections and fulfil their individual tasks within the scope of their authorisation. Will adopt a collaborative approach to their work and role model Airmanship, Husbandry and H&S practise within their teams.

Required Qualifications:

• Recognised relevant trade apprenticeship or trade experience equivalent.
• Knowledge of general aircraft maintenance and processes applicable to the aviation environment (Human Factors, FOD control, tool control, health & safety & COSHH).
• Proficient computer skills, use of the Microsoft Office suite. 
• Be an effective team member displaying appropriate behaviours including Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.

To be successful in your application it is a requirement that you hold UK ‘right to work’ at the time of application.