Job Title: Mechanical Team Leader
Location: Saffron Walden (relocating to Braintree in Spring 2026)
Employment Type: Permanent
Shifts: Monday- Friday (8am – 4:30pm)
Benefits:
- Annual Profit Share Scheme
- Overtime paid at 1.5 times hourly rate
- 31days holiday including Bank Holidays
- 40-hour week Monday to Friday
- Working hours: 8:00-16:30
- Nationally recognised Training provided and career development opportunities
- Company Uniform and all necessary PPE provided
- Employee Assistance Programme
About the Role
Plan, direct and co-ordinate the work and operations of the Mechanical and Galley 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.
Key Responsibilities
- Complete appraisals of jobs and plan workload
- 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
- Must have a Mechanical Engineering background and qualifications
- Experience of leading and managing a team of engineers or technicians
- Extensive experience in an Aero engineering workshop or with an Inspectors approval
- 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
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.
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