Mechanical Team Leader

Job Description:

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.

GDPR 

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Job Ident #: 74694

Company Details

JMC Aviation

Unit 1003
1243 Islington Ave
Etobicoke, Ontario M8X 1Y9 Canada
www.jmc-aviation.com/north-america/

As a trusted provider of global aviation manpower and talent services, we are responsible for supplying more than 1200 highly skilled engineers every week. We have airline, MRO and manufacturing clients all over the globe.

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Job Info

Location

Saffron Walden, England, United Kingdom

Type

Permanent

Company Details

JMC Aviation

Unit 1003
1243 Islington Ave
Etobicoke, Ontario M8X 1Y9 Canada
www.jmc-aviation.com/north-america/