Inspection Team Leader (Internal Only)

Position Summary

Euravia Engineering & Supply Co Ltd, a part of Magellan Aerospace Kelbrook, Lancashire has an exciting opportunity for Inspection Team Leader (Internal Only). This is a full‑time, permanent position. Weekdays are Monday‑Friday, 37.5 hours per week. Job location: Colne Road, Kelbrook, Lancashire BB18 6SN.

Perks and Benefits

• Company culture promotes work‑life balance


• Help@Hand digital platform providing remote GP access, physiotherapy, mental health support, lifestyle coaching, savings & discounts and more


• Access to mental health support


• Business performance related bonus


• Career development opportunities


• Commitment to continued learning and development


• Long Service Awards


• Enhanced Holiday Entitlement based on length of service


• Free parking

Essential Responsibilities

• Competent in all aspects of inspection activities


• Engine component release to service (Form 1 / 8130)


• Manage the team day to day to ensure priorities are aligned with business needs, performance levels are maintained and objectives delivered


• Train new members and ensure competence assessments are completed timely


• Oversee the completion of required activities within the team including but not limited to:
  
  
  
  • Daily, weekly and monthly control checks
  
  
  • Consumable requisitions
  
  
  • Equipment calibration
  
  
  
  


• Continuously review and ensure processes are compliant with regulatory standards


• Lead efforts to streamline project workflows and reduce overall booked hours


• Attend operational and compliance meetings as required; main point of contact for inspection/NDT during compliance audits


• Develop and implement or lead CI projects to increase utilisation and eliminate waste with support of compliance/engineering team


• Communicate effectively across the site and adopt correct escalation procedures when needed


• Maintain a cost‑conscious focus regarding hours booked, consumables and waste


• Keep abreast of emerging technologies and drive implementation of future business strategy for inspection department


• Ensure compliance with Euravia’s Quality Systems


• Maintain highest 6S standard


• Ensure compliance with H&S requirements and liaise with H&S manager as necessary


• Complete any other reasonable tasks as designated by Line Manager

Position Requirements

Essential Criteria

• Good level of education


• Minimum 3 years of aerospace experience (MRO preferable)

Desirable Criteria

• Supervisory experience


• Extensive knowledge of aircraft engines, specification and standards

Other Skills/Abilities

Skills

• Analytical nature with ability to problem solve


• Numeracy and literacy skills


• Proficiency in MS Office (particularly Excel and PowerPoint)


• Excellent verbal and written communication

Abilities

• Problem solving and proactive approach


• Ability to work under pressure


• Ability and flexibility to work any shift changes required through business needs


• Effective time management and produce accurate, error‑free documentation

Personal Attributes

• Self‑motivated and goal driven


• Committed, focused, enthusiastic


• Strong quality focus with a common‑sense approach


• Assertive and adaptable with good interpersonal skills


• Willingness to undergo additional training to meet evolving business needs


• Team player with hands‑on approach and willingness to help get the job done


• Integrity


• Respectful to others


• Creative in finding ways to do things better


• Act ethically in all you do


• Collaborate well with others


• Address shared goals quickly and efficiently