Job Description

Build an Aviation Career You're Proud Of

Build your career with integrity by working at a company that doesn't just treat you like a number. You'll get the tools to do things right in a clean and safe work environment and the trust to fix any issue that comes your way. Our on-the-job training and team of experts mean you'll be set up for success.

Key responsibilities and duties:

Operational Leadership

Lead all day-to-day operations across engine disassembly, inspection, assembly, and test activities. Drive adherence to production schedules, ensuring on-time delivery, throughput, and cost performance. Manage test cell operations, ensuring capacity planning, compliance, and availability to meet customer and OEM demand. Promote a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement throughout the operation.

Performance & Delivery

Deliver operational KPIs in safety, quality, cost, delivery, and employee engagement. Develop short and medium-term operational plans to meet program requirements and business objectives. Work in partnership with Engineering, Supply Chain, and Program teams to resolve constraints, improve turnaround time, and enhance productivity. Ensure resource planning aligns with workload forecasts and customer demand.

Customer & Stakeholder Management

Maintain close alignment with the OEM Program Manager to ensure operational performance supports contractual deliverables and strategic program goals. Represent the Engines operation in customer, program, and internal performance reviews. Engage cross-functionally to drive accountability and resolve performance or delivery issues.

People & Culture

Lead, coach, and develop production and test cell managers and their teams. Embed tiered visual management and structured performance reviews to drive engagement and accountability. Champion workforce development, technical training, and succession planning to build capability.

Governance & Compliance

Ensure all operational activity meets EASA/CAA/FAA and OEM regulatory standards. Maintain readiness for regulatory, customer, and internal audits with zero major findings. Lead root cause investigations and corrective actions to ensure sustained improvement.

Continuous Improvement

Drive lean initiatives and standardization across the Engines operation to improve flow, efficiency, and quality. Support digital transformation and data-led decision-making within production operations. Collaborate with the wider Operations leadership team to share best practices and drive consistency across the business.

Competencies:

Core Competencies

Strong leadership presence with the ability to inspire, influence, and deliver through others. Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with a data-driven mindset. Resilient and decisive under pressure with strong operational discipline. Skilled in stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration. Commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Functional Competencies

Strong understanding of customer service processes and transactional management. Familiarity with quality, commercial, and engineering procedures. Financial literacy with the ability to manage budgets, margins, and forecasts. Proficient in MS Office and ERP systems.

Organisational Relationships:

Reports directly to VP/GM Engine Services UK

Professional Qualifications/Education and Training:

Essential These are vital to be able to perform the role and will be used as selection criteria during recruitment process


Degree/equivalent qualification or extensive experience in industry; Previous management experience in a similar role. Experience with LEAN methodologies and continuous improvement.
Desirable These are a good to have but can also be used as selection criteria during recruitment process


Leadership, business management, or Lean qualification desirable.

Experience:

Minimum 10 years' experience in aviation or industrial MRO operations, with at least 5 years in a senior production leadership role. Proven success leading engine or component-level MRO operations, including test cell management. Demonstrated ability to deliver performance improvement and transformation. Familiarity with OEM partnership models and customer performance expectations. Working knowledge of EASA/CAA/FAA regulations and Lean/Six Sigma methodologies.

Benefits that make life better

206 hours annual leave per year for employees working 37 hours per week, plus 8 public holidays Employer match pension scheme YuLife wellbeing services, including 24/7 virtual GP service, Employee Assistance Program, personalised online fitness programs, and many more! Bonus opportunities Generous paid sick leave Life assurance cover Salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme Onsite gym at both the Fleetlands and Almondbank sites Electric Vehicle Scheme Seasonal flu jabs administered on site each year by Bupa * Learning and training opportunities