Overview
Mechanical Supervisor role at Babcock International Group, located at Holyhead, Anglesey, on site at RAF Valley. Role type: Full time / Permanent. Compensation: £34,907.83 + Benefits + Overtime.
Lead with precision. Inspire with purpose. 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 hands-on leadership role at the heart of our aviation operations, leading maintenance activities that keep aircraft mission ready. You’ll sign off work, mentor junior technicians, and ensure compliance in a dynamic and safety-critical environment.
Day-to-day you’ll be required to:
* Lead and supervise detailed maintenance activities on aircraft and components
* Diagnose faults and apply engineering knowledge to resolve issues
* Ensure compliance with technical documentation and maintenance standards
* Guide and support less experienced team members
* 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
* Strong background in engineering, ideally within aviation or a highly regulated industry
* Proven ability to supervise and mentor teams
* Experience with fault diagnosis and maintenance procedures
* Familiarity with safety systems and working in safety-conscious environments
* Comfortable working in a fast-paced, operational setting
Qualifications
* NVQ Level 3 in Engineering or completion of an Engineering Apprenticeship
* Experience in aviation or a highly regulated industry – Desirable
* Aircraft platform training – Desirable (training will be provided)
* 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. This may be subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions; details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).
What We Offer
* Generous holiday allowance
* Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
* Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
* Employee share scheme
* Employee shopping savings portal
* Payment of Professional Fees
* Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
* Holiday Trading to buy additional leave or sell up to one week (window: February–March)
* Be Kind Day – one paid day per year for volunteering
* Development opportunities and wellbeing support
Closing date: 10/10/2025
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