Aircraft Mechanical Senior Supervisor
About this role
Aircraft Mechanical Senior Supervisor – RAF Syerston
Company: Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency
Location: RAF Syerston, Newark on Trent, NG23 5NN (bordering Lincolnshire)
Salary: £39,574 per annum upon successful completion of a 3-month probation period (additional allowances may apply subject to role requirements)
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent (39 hours per week, with an early 3:00 PM finish every Friday)
Job ID: 311583
Shape the Future of Aviation Engineering Excellence
Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency is proud to partner with leading defence contractors to connect elite engineering professionals with prestigious, high-impact careers. We are currently recruiting an experienced and driven Aircraft Mechanical Senior Supervisor to join the Serco Defence team at RAF Syerston, supporting the critical development of the RAF’s next generation of aircrew, engineers, and air traffic controllers through the Air Cadet organisation.
In this pivotal leadership role, you will oversee the meticulous maintenance, safety, and operational airworthiness of Viking and other contract-related gliders, ensuring that vital training assets remain operational and ready for the skies.
Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities
As an Aircraft Mechanical Senior Supervisor, you will be entrusted with comprehensive technical, regulatory, and managerial duties, including:
Regulatory Compliance & Certification: Fulfill all responsibilities and duties of Certifying Staff strictly in accordance with Serco GMS policies and military regulatory frameworks.
Maintenance Execution: Conduct thorough preventive and corrective maintenance on Viking and associated aircraft fleets at RAF Syerston, 2 Flying Training School (FTS) locations, Volunteer Gliding Squadrons (VGSs), and nationwide detachments.
Team Leadership & Operations: Lead, manage, supervise, and control assigned maintenance teams, optimizing output to meet dynamic business needs while driving continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Aircraft Handling & Logistics: Lead and participate in essential aircraft activities, including ground movement, transportation preparation, and site-wide logistics.
Specialized Duties: Undertake key secondary responsibilities as required, such as Aircraft Manager (Depth-level Maintenance), Team Leader (Mobile), Building Custodian, and Issue Centre Custodian.
What You Need to Excel
Engineering Background: Extensive experience in a relevant engineering background, backed by a minimum of MOD Phase 2 technical training or equivalent civilian training.
Certifying Experience: Proven technical background with demonstrated capability or potential to hold official Certifying Staff responsibilities.
Trade Expertise: Relevant trade group experience gained within the Armed Forces or an equivalent civilian industry environment.
Technical Acumen: Strong fault-diagnosis capabilities, an advanced understanding of complex aircraft systems, and technical competence. Previous exposure to a Part 145 organization and familiarity with military or civilian maintenance documentation is highly advantageous.
Core Attributes: Full UK driving licence, strong written and verbal communication skills, competent IT proficiency, and medical fitness to operate within a demanding aircraft engineering environment involving manual handling, rigging, and de-rigging. Note that travel across UK detachments with potential overnight stays is an essential component of this role.
Comprehensive Benefits Package
Competitive Compensation: Starting base salary of £39,574 per annum with regular reviews, complemented by potential Trade Allowances.
Work-Life Balance: 39 hours per week with a coveted early 3:00 PM finish every Friday and free on-site car parking.
Leave & Pension: 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, alongside an up to 6% employer-matched contributory pension scheme.
Professional Growth: Access to over 1,100 internal courses, funding for professional qualifications and apprenticeships (including leadership pathways), dedicated mentoring, and internal career progression.
Health & Wellbeing: Comprehensive 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, BUPA Anytime HealthLine, a dedicated wellbeing app, Simplyhealth cash plans to reclaim medical costs, and 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres.
Perks & Community: Savings across approximately 1,000 major retailers, a paid annual volunteering day, tax-free payroll giving, and active employee inclusion networks.