Mechanical Supervisor - Start Immediately

The AGE Mechanical Supervisor reports to the Mechanical Workshop Controller and is an experienced and skilled mechanical supervisor, undertaking a range of detailed maintenance activities in the AGE bay demonstrating the ability to derive diagnostic mechanical techniques. The post holder will be responsible for maintaining airworthiness through appropriate task delegation and authorisation on the Mechanical AGE activities, and will be able to demonstrate awareness of broader external dependencies and identifies areas for continuous improvement. Core Activities Undertake detailed maintenance, inspection and supervision activities on the Mechanical components in the AGE bay. Assuring work carried out has been completed in accordance with the SOW / Work package using the relevant approved technical information. Resolving faults and maintenance issues, including an awareness of configuration management Undertake and complete tasked maintenance & diagnostic activities of Mechanical components in the AGE bay which may include, as appropriate, component removals, inspections, repairs, modifications, fault rectifications, replacements and/or functional/system test. Demonstrates a flexible and proactive attitude to carrying out responsibilities appropriate to the role and takes direction appropriately Maintain personal & teams task authorisation for working on AGE in accordance with regulatory requirements Ensure staff are sufficiently competent and approved for the maintenance tasks allocated to them. Maintain personal & teams task authorisation for working on components in accordance with AMC requirements Undertake mechanical support tasks within the AGE bay facility which are required to maintain compliance with the MOE and regulatory procedures (e.g. oversight checks, control of tooling / test equipment etc.) Undertake fault evaluation and raise ad hoc work cards for ‘found faults’ during maintenance Responsible for meeting agreed delivery targets in the short to medium term through the supervision of others. Progress reporting against delivery targets to management. Log Books maintained as appropriate within your trade and skills boundaries. Provides guidance and leadership to the team. Develops team members using formal assessment processes, e.g. Performance Reviews, supports and sponsors training requests including ‘on the job training’. Demonstrates sound and comprehensive communication and people management skills in order to exchange complicated information Ensure timely Supervision of all maintenance activities including Technical Instructions related to Mechanical Aircraft Ground Equipment