Morson Edge is looking for a Senior Mechanical Supervisor
Location: RAF Valley, Isle of Anglesey
Position: Permanent
Salary: 37,271.74
Role ID: SF73192
Overview
A leadership role. A respected station. A lifestyle that’s difficult to replicate.
Morson Edge is supporting a leading aerospace client in the recruitment of a Senior Mechanical Supervisor to support fast jet aircraft maintenance operations at RAF Valley.
RAF Valley offers something slightly different from many maintenance environments — operational fast jet work in a setting known for its strong engineering culture, close-knit teams, and genuinely impressive surroundings. Based on the Isle of Anglesey, the station combines frontline aviation activity with a better pace of life outside the gate.
This is a hands-on supervisory role within a structured military aviation environment, leading mechanical maintenance activities while supporting aircraft availability, technical standards, and team performance.
Why RAF Valley?
- Home of UK fast jet pilot training operations
- Strong reputation within military aviation engineering circles
- Coastal location with beaches, outdoor lifestyle, and less congested living
- Well-established contractor and service community onsite
- Stable operational environment supporting ongoing aircraft activity
- 36-hour early shift pattern offering better work-life balance than many comparable aviation roles
For many engineers, it’s the sort of site people intend to do “for a couple of years” and end up staying much longer.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and supervise mechanical maintenance activities on aircraft and aircraft components
- Delegate tasks and authorise maintenance activities within defined trade boundaries
- Ensure airworthiness standards and approved maintenance procedures are maintained
- Carry out and oversee fault diagnosis, inspections, repairs, and component replacement
- Monitor maintenance delivery against programme requirements
- Provide technical guidance and leadership to the wider team
- Ensure compliance with approved technical information and safety procedures
- Maintain aviation quality, safety, and regulatory standards
- Support a safe and efficient fast jet maintenance environment
Requirements
- Previous experience supervising mechanical aircraft maintenance activities
- Strong technical competence in aircraft maintenance and fault diagnosis
- Proven leadership experience within a regulated aviation environment
- Good understanding of aviation safety and quality procedures
- Evidence of maintenance currency and recency through logbook records
- Comfortable working within a safety-critical operational setting
Qualifications
- Engineering apprenticeship (Aeronautical or military equivalent preferred)
- City & Guilds 2675 / 2661 in Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance, or equivalent recognised qualification
Key Information
- Permanent opportunity
- 36-hour early shift pattern
- Fast Jet / Military Aviation Maintenance environment
- BPSS clearance eligibility required
A respected role.
A remarkable location.
A station where aviation still feels operational.
If you’re looking for leadership responsibility within a strong engineering environment — without losing balance outside of work — this is one to consider.
