Structures Supervisor

Job Title

Structures Supervisor

Holyhead, Anglesey (RAF Valley)

Lead structural excellence on fast‑jet aircraft and shape the future of UK defence aviation. As a Structures Supervisor you will oversee structural repair and maintenance activities on military aircraft, ensuring safety, quality, and contractual output. This role is full time, 37.5 hours per week and based at RAF Valley, Holyhead.

• Supervise and direct technicians, ensuring tasks are completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest standard.
• Carry out 1st and 2nd signature responsibilities and deputise for the Team Leader when required.
• Control manpower allocation and monitor work for compliance with regulations and documentation accuracy.
• Promote quality and safety management practices across all structural maintenance activities.
• Contribute to design, development, and maintenance of aircraft structures and systems.

• Strong engineering knowledge and practical skills in aircraft maintenance.
• Proven experience in primary, secondary, and tertiary structures.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical manuals.
• Evidence of stakeholder engagement and effective communication skills.

• City & Guilds 2675 Level 3 or NVQ Level 3 in Aircraft Maintenance (or equivalent).
• Proficient in interpreting engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Qualified and experienced in Airframe structural repair techniques.
• Minimum 4 years’ experience in a related engineering environment.

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Standard (BPSS) security clearance for this role.

• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva Digi Care+
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10‑days special paid leave
• Holiday Trading: employees can buy additional leave or sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement (open February through March annually).
• Be Kind Day: employees can take one working day’s paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity.