Mechanical Team Leader

JMC Aviation
Saffron Walden
3 weeks ago
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Overview

Job Title: Mechanical Team Leader
Location: Saffron Walden (soon to be relocating to Braintree)
Employment Type: Permanent
Shifts: Monday- Friday 8:00 - 16:30

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
  • Nationally recognised Training provided and career development opportunities
  • Company Uniform Provided and all necessary PPE
  • Employee Assistance Programme
About the Role

The purpose of this role is to plan, direct and co-ordinate the work and operations of the 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.

Responsibilities
  • Determine team member numbers for the workshop
  • 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
Candidate Requirements
  • Experience in an Aero engineering workshop or with an Inspectors approval
  • Experience of leading and managing a team of engineers or technicians
  • 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
  • Right to work in the UK
Why Work with JMC Aviation?

At JMC Aviation, we specialise in aviation recruitment across engineering services and training to airlines, MROs and OEMs, leasing and asset management companies, and component overhaul organisations. With deep industry knowledge and a global network, we match the right talent to the right roles — contract or permanent.

  • Industry-leading compliance support
  • Fast onboarding and documentation assistance
  • Dedicated recruitment consultant
  • Placements across the globe
  • Extensive experience and knowledge of the aviation sector
How to Apply

Submit your up-to-date CV, along with copies of right to work documents

Compliance & Equal Opportunities

JMC Aviation is committed to equal opportunity and diversity in the workplace. All applicants will be considered based on merit, qualification, and business need, regardless of age, gender, nationality, or background. We operate in full compliance with global aviation recruitment regulations.

GDPR

In applying for the above position and sharing your personal data with JMC Aviation Limited, you acknowledge that your personal data will be processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy (found on our website)


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