Workshop Team Leader

Workshop Team Leader

Location:

Heathrow / Slough

Employment Type:

Permanent

Work Schedule:

4 day week (Mon‑Thurs/Tues‑Fri bi‑weekly shift rotation)
Flexible annual leave allowance
Enhanced company pension

On behalf of our client, a UK Independent organisation in the aviation industry, we are currently recruiting for a Workshop Team Leader to sign off routine maintenance, inspections and service bulletins on CFM
56 and LEAP Series Aircraft Engines while overseeing the shop floor and supervising junior technicians. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic environment with a strong focus on safety, compliance, and technical excellence while encouraging great company culture.

• Perform inspection, disassembly, repair, and reassembly of aircraft engines and components in line with approved procedures
• Certify completed work in accordance with regulatory requirements
• Ensure all maintenance activities meet airworthiness, safety, and quality standards
• Act as a Team Leader, overseeing maintenance tasks and supervising engineers where needed
• Mentoring junior engineers, supporting learning and development where needed
• Interpret technical manuals, service bulletins, and engineering drawings
• Conduct fault diagnosis and implement corrective actions
• Complete and sign off maintenance documentation accurately and in a timely manner
• Support audits and ensure compliance with internal quality systems
• Liaise with engineering, quality, and production teams to resolve technical issues
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized working environment
• Performing supplementary shop and housekeeping duties as required
• Ensure compliance and Health and Safety procedures as required
• Follow technical drawings/procedures as needed
• Keeping relevant records updated

• A recognised apprenticeship within the aircraft industry
• Previous experience gained working in an engine shop or aircraft MRO
• Ability to act as certifying staff for engine maintenance and release to service
• A hands‑on leader, with the ability and experience supervising and mentoring engineers
• Experience performing maintenance on the following engine types would be advantageous: CFM, LEAP, V2500
• Competency to follow appropriate Aircraft Maintenance Manual, Engine Shop Manual procedures
• Demonstrate required knowledge of Quality Procedures, as well as EASA/FAA Part 145 requirements and procedures
• A sound computer literacy with a basic understanding of the Microsoft Office applications
• B1.1/C License holder

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.
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