Job Title: Mechanical Supervisor
Location: Holyhead, Anglesey
Compensation: £34,.83 + Benefits + Overtime
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF
Lead with precision. Inspire with purpose.
At Babcock we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Mechanical Supervisor at our RAF Valley site.
The role
As a Mechanical Supervisor, you’ll have a role that’s out of the ordinary. You’ll be at the heart of our aviation operations, leading maintenance activities that keep aircraft mission ready. This is a hands-on leadership role where your technical expertise and ability to guide others will directly impact operational success and safety. You’ll be empowered to sign off work, mentor junior technicians, and ensure compliance in a dynamic and safety-critical environment.
Day-to-day you’ll be required to:
1. Lead and supervise detailed maintenance activities on aircraft and components
2. Diagnose faults and apply engineering knowledge to resolve issues
3. Ensure compliance with technical documentation and maintenance standards
4. Guide and support less experienced team members
5. Communicate effectively across teams and stakeholders
This role is full time, 37.5 hours per week and is based on site at RAF Valley. The working pattern is a 4-day week: Monday–Wednesday 07:00–17:00, Thursday 07:00–16:30, with overtime available on Fridays.
Essential experience of the Mechanical Supervisor
6. Strong background in engineering, ideally within aviation or a highly regulated industry
7. Proven ability to supervise and mentor teams
8. Experience with fault diagnosis and maintenance procedures
9. Familiarity with safety systems and working in safety-conscious environments
10. Comfortable working in a fast-paced, operational setting
Qualifications for the Mechanical Supervisor
11. NVQ Level 3 in an Engineering discipline or completion of an Engineering Apprenticeship
12. Experience in aviation or a highly regulated industry - Desirable
13. Aircraft platform training - Desirable (training will be provided)
14. Trade Principles training - Desirable (training will be provided)
Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Standard (BPSS) security clearance for this role.
Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at .
What we offer
15. Generous holiday allowance
16. Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
17. Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
18. Employee share scheme
19. Employee shopping savings portal
20. Payment of Professional Fees
21. Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
22. Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows UK Babcock employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement. This Window opens February through to March annually.
23. ‘Be Kind Day’ enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity
24. Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.