Position Summary
Euravia Engineering & Supply Co Ltd, a part of Magellan Aerospace Kelbrook, Lancashire has an exciting opportunity for Inspection Team Leader (Internal Only).
- Full-time, permanent position
- Weekdays are Monday-Friday 37.5 hours per week.
- Job location: Colne Road, Kelbrook, Lancashire BB18 6SN
To be the main point of contact for the inspection department (including NDT) and responsible for leading the day-to-day activities. The role will ensure a safe working environment both for product and people as well as setting and achieving targets, driving continuous improvement and ensuring right first time.
The team leader will have extensive knowledge and relevant experience in inspection activities and be competent to train and develop the team or coordinate training accordingly.
Perks and Benefits
- A company culture that promotes work life balance
- Help@Hand; a digital platform providing remote GP access, Physiotherapy, Mental Health support, Lifestyle Coaching, Saving& 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 the business needs, performance levels are maintained and objectives delivered
- Train new members of staff and ensure competence assessments are completed in a timely manner
- Oversee the completion of required activities within the team including but not limited to:
- daily, weekly, monthly control checks
- consumable requisitions
- equipment calibration
- Continuously review and ensure that the processes used within the department are compliant with regulatory standards
- Lead efforts to streamline project workflows and decrease overall booked hours
- Attend operational & compliance meetings where required. Main point of contact for inspection/NDT during compliance audits
- Develop and implement / lead CI projects to increase utilisation and remove waste with the support of the compliance/engineering team
- Communicate effectively across the site ensuring that where required, the correct escalation process is adopted
- Maintaining a cost-conscious focus with regards to hours booked, consumables and waste
- Keep abreast of new emerging technologies and be pivotal in the implementation of the future business strategy for inspection department
- Ensure compliance with Euravia’s Quality Systems
- Maintain the highest 6S standard
- Ensure compliance with H&S requirements and liaise with H&S manager as necessary
- Completion of any other reasonable tasks as designated by your Line Manager
Position Requirements
Essential Criteria
- Good level of education
- Minimum of 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 (in particular, MS Excel and MS 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 able to produce accurate and 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 developing and changing business needs
- Team player with hands‑on approach and willingness to help get the job done
- To have Integrity
- Respectful to others
- Creative in finding ways to do things better
- Act ethically in all you do
- Collaborate well with others
- Able to work towards shared goals in a quick and efficient manner
