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Mechanical bay team lead

Ipswich
Boeing
Posted: 3 June
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Mechanical Bay Team Lead

Company:

Boeing Defence United Kingdom Limited

Mechanical Bay Team Lead

Introduction:

At Boeing, we are all innovators on a mission to connect, protect, explore and inspire. From the sea bed to outer space, you’ll learn and grow, contributing to work that shapes the world. Find your future with us.

Major UK programmes such as Apache, Chinook, C-17, P-8A and E7 Wedgetail are supported and delivered by Boeing Defence UK (BDUK) Ltd, a subsidiary of The Boeing Company. Employing more than 1,700 people, BDUK also provides engineering sustainment and support for aircraft in service with the UK armed forces, along with virtual and instructor-led training. Leveraging our established defence business in the UK, and blending our local expertise with our ‘One Boeing’ global approach. BDUK is well positioned to support the UK with its current and future defence and security challenges.

As a BDUK employee, you will have access to flexible benefits packages, employee incentive programs and study assistance. You will also have access to many resources to inform and support your development throughout your career with us. While we work in agile and dynamic engineering environments, your wellbeing is important to us and we strive to find a healthy life balance and ethical team culture with a strong emphasis on openness, collaboration, innovation, safety and first-time quality.

The person chosen to fill this position will form part of a Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) organisation within BDUK, working as part of a team in support of our key programmes. The person chosen will be responsible to ensure 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. They must 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).

Basic Qualifications:

1. Fluent written and spoken English

Preferred Qualifications/Experience:

2. Recognised relevant trade apprenticeship or trade training equivalent.
3. Knowledge of general aircraft maintenance and processes applicable to the aviation environment (Human Factors, FOD control, tool control, health & safety & COSHH).
4. Experience in either commercial or defence would be considered.
5. Have experience working on, but not limited to Main Rotor Heads, Pylons, Gun Turrets.
6. Proficient computer skills, use of the Microsoft Office suite.
7. Be an effective team member displaying appropriate behaviours including Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.

Responsibilities:

8. Deliver off-wing support to aircraft maintenance under Boeing’s own MAA MRP part 145 approval or under the approval of the MOD customer.
9. Be a flexible and proactive team member - Performing duties within Boeing Vertical Lift, Apache MRO team.
10. Provide supervision to Mechanical Bay team within Boeings Pt145 at Wattisham.
11. Be flexible with work locations and work times to ensure aircraft and components are delivered on time to customer.
12. Provide advice, guidance and mentoring to peers and others appropriate to their role.
13. Exercise, or work under appropriate supervision for the role.
14. Mitigate immediate risks including ‘stop work’ as well as escalate emerging risks, issues and shortfalls in a timely manner.
15. Contribute to continuous improvement workshops and projects as required.
16. Where directed, exercise 100% oversight of work carried out by Boeing Apprentices or Trainees as well as Apprentice/Trainee mentoring.
17. Contribute positively to our open and honest reporting culture.

The Boeing benefits package goes above and beyond, focusing on your physical, emotional, financial, and social well-being. Here’s a snapshot of what we offer:

18. Competitive salary and annual incentive plans

19. Continuous learning - you’ll develop the approach and skills to navigate whatever comes next

20. Success as defined by you - we’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way

21. An inclusive culture - you’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs

22. Excellent Adoption and Parental leave options

23. 23 days plus UK public holidays and a Winter Break between Christmas and New Year

24. Pension Plan with up to 10% employer contribution

25. Company discounted BUPA Medical Plan

26. Short Term Sickness: 100% pay for the first 26 weeks

27. Long Term Sickness: 66.67% of annual salary from 27th week

28. 4x annual salary life insurance

29. Learning Together Programme to support your on-going personal and career development

30. Access to Boeing’s Well Being Programs, tool and incentives

This position requires the ability to obtain a UK security Clearance for which the UK Government requires UK residency. The successful candidate will hold, or have the ability to obtain, Security Clearance (SC).

Work Authorisation:

This requisition is for a locally hired position in the UK. Candidates must have current legal authorisation to work immediately in the United Kingdom. Boeing will not attempt to obtain Immigration and labour sponsorship for any applicants.

Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not part of Boeing U.S. based payroll.

Security Clearance:

This position requires the ability to obtain a UK security clearance (SC) for which UK residency is required. All information will be checked and verified.

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Not Applicable

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance:

This position requires the ability to obtain United Kingdom Security Check.

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Not a Shift Worker (United Kingdom)

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