General Engineering Bay Supervisor
Responsibilities
- Deliver off‑wing support to aircraft maintenance under Boeing’s MAA MRP Part 145 approval or under the MOD customer approval.
- Provide supervision to the General Engineering Bay team within Boeing’s Part 145 at Wattisham.
- Manage technical work requirements, sequence tasks, and control demanding workloads while maintaining high quality and schedule.
- Deliver advice, guidance and mentoring to peers and other staff.
- Exercise, or work under appropriate supervision for the role to mitigate immediate risks, including stop‑work decisions and escalation of emerging risks, issues and shortfalls.
- Contribute to continuous improvement workshops and projects as required.
- Exercise 100% oversight of work carried out by Boeing apprentices or trainees and provide apprenticeship/trainee mentoring.
- Support an open and honest reporting culture.
Basic Qualifications
- Fluent written and spoken English.
Preferred Experience
- 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 contexts.
- Experience with sheet metal and/or structural repairs.
- Experience using milling equipment and lathe.
- Proficient computer skills, especially Microsoft Office suite.
- Ability to work effectively as a team member, displaying behaviours that support equity, diversity and inclusion.
Work Authorisation
This is a locally hired position in the United Kingdom. Candidates must have current legal authorisation to work immediately in the UK. Boeing will not seek immigration sponsorship.
Security Clearance
This role requires the ability to obtain a UK Security Clearance (SC); UK residency is required. All information will be verified.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and annual incentive plans.
- Continuous learning opportunities.
- Flexible tools and support for meaningful impact.
- Inclusive culture and empowerment.
- 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 the 27th week.
- Four‑times annual salary life insurance.
- Learning Together Programme for ongoing personal and career development.
- Access to Boeing’s well‑being programmes, tools and incentives.
Application Deadline
Applications will be accepted until 17 Jun 2026.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an equal‑opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including 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 employer and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities.
