Mechanical Supervisor

Mechanical Bay Supervisor

Normally reporting to the Mechanical Bay Team Lead, this role primarily supervises assigned maintenance and manufacturing tasks, ensuring that work is carried out in accordance with approved technical data, achieving quality and performance standards.

• Deliver off‑wing support to aircraft maintenance under Boeing’s own MAA MRP Part 145 approval or under the approval of the MOD customer.
• Be a flexible and proactive team member performing duties within Boeing Vertical Lift, Apache MRO team.
• Provide supervision to the Mechanical Bay team within Boeing’s Part 145 at Wattisham.
• Be flexible with work locations and times to ensure aircraft and components are delivered on schedule.
• Provide advice, guidance and mentoring to peers and others appropriate to their roles.
• Exercise appropriate supervision for the role.
• Mitigate immediate risks, including stopping work, and escalating emerging risks, issues and shortfalls in a timely manner.
• Contribute to continuous improvement workshops and projects as required.
• Exercise 100% oversight of work carried out by Boeing apprentices or trainees, including mentoring.
• Contribute positively to an open and honest reporting culture.

• Fluent written and spoken English.

• Recognised relevant trade apprenticeship or trade training equivalent.
• Knowledge of general aircraft maintenance and processes applicable to the aviation environment (Human Factors, FOD control, tool control, health & safety & COSHH).
• Experience in either commercial or defence aircraft maintenance considered an advantage.
• Experience working on Main Rotor Heads, Pylons, Gun Turrets, or similar components.
• Proficient computer skills, use of the Microsoft Office suite.
• Effective team member displaying appropriate behaviours including equity, diversity and inclusion.

This requisition is for a locally hired position in the United Kingdom. Candidates must have current legal authorisation to work immediately in the United Kingdom. Boeing will not attempt to obtain immigration or labour sponsorship for any applicants.

This position requires the ability to obtain a UK security clearance (SC) which requires UK residency. All information will be checked and verified.

• Competitive salary and annual incentive plans.
• Continuous learning opportunities to develop skills for future challenges.
• Tools and flexibility to make a meaningful impact in your own way.
• Inclusive culture that embraces diversity and provides supportive environment.
• Excellent adoption and parental leave options.
• 23 days plus UK public holidays and a winter break between Christmas and New Year.
• Pension plan with up to 10% employer contribution.
• Company discounted BUPA medical plan.
• Short‑term sickness: 100% pay for the first 26 weeks.
• Long‑term sickness: 66.67% of annual salary from week 27.
• Four times annual salary life insurance.
• Learning Together Programme for ongoing personal and career development.
• Access to Boeing’s well‑being programs, tools and incentives.

This is not an Export Control position.

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Not a Shift Worker (United Kingdom).

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Applications for this position will be accepted until Jun. 17, 2026.

We are an equal‑opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to race, colour, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.

We are a Disability Confident and Committed employer and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share any required accommodations during the recruitment process, including accessible interview locations, assistive technology and flexible interview formats.