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Survival Equipment Supervisor
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Survival Equipment Supervisor
Our client is a leading international engineering and technology organisation that supports critical infrastructure, aviation, defence, and emergency service operations across the UK and beyond. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Survival Equipment Supervisor to join the organisation supporting critical aviation and defence operations across the UK.
This role offers the chance to lead a specialist team responsible for the maintenance, inspection, testing, and certification of essential aircrew survival equipment. You'll play a vital role in ensuring operational readiness, regulatory compliance, and the safety of personnel operating in demanding environments.
If you have a strong background in survival equipment, life support systems, or military aviation engineering and are looking for your next leadership challenge, we'd love to hear from you.
This is a permanent role based onsite in Amesbury, Wiltshire. The salary for the role is £33,400.29 + excellent benefits.
The Role
As Survival Equipment Supervisor, you will oversee a team of skilled technicians responsible for maintaining and supporting a range of aircrew and survival equipment. You'll ensure all work is carried out safely, efficiently, and in accordance with regulatory and quality requirements while promoting a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
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Key Responsibilities
- Lead and supervise a specialist survival equipment maintenance team
- Ensure all maintenance activities comply with safety, regulatory, and quality standards
- Oversee the inspection, testing, servicing, and certification of survival and life support equipment
- Drive team performance, productivity, and professional development
- Monitor compliance with engineering procedures and maintenance schedules
- Coordinate workloads and resources to ensure operational objectives are achieved
- Support continuous improvement initiatives and best practice across the department
- Maintain accurate technical records and documentation
About You
We're looking for a motivated leader with strong technical expertise and a commitment to safety and quality.
Essential Experience
- Proven experience maintaining survival equipment, life support equipment, or aircrew systems
- Previous supervisory or team leadership experience within a technical, engineering, or military environment
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent organisational and communication abilities
- A flexible, accountable, and proactive approach to work
- Knowledge of military engineering standards, maintenance procedures, or equivalent regulated environments
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Essential Qualifications
- Formal engineering training (RAF Trade Group 13 or equivalent)
Desirable Qualifications
- QSEAC and/or AVMEDSE trade authorisations
- Additional qualifications relating to aircrew equipment, survival systems, or specialist aviation equipment
Location & Working Pattern
Based onsite at MOD Boscombe Down, Wiltshire
Full-time position working 40 hours per week
Please note that successful applicants will be required to complete a targeted medical questionnaire and/or medical assessment as part of the employment process.
Security Requirements
Due to the nature of this position, candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain Counter Terrorist Check (CTC) security clearance.
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