Electrical and Mechanical Supervisor

We Served; Ruislip; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking an Electrical and Mechanical Supervisor at RAF Northolt, Ruislip. This full-time role involves ensuring mission-critical ground support equipment is operational and available. The ideal candidate should possess strong mechanical maintenance skills, analytical abilities, and hold a qualification as an Electrical and Mechanical Technician. A clean UK manual driving license and the ability to achieve security clearance are required. The role offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Matched contribution pension scheme

Access to a Digital GP

Employee share scheme

Payment of Professional Fees

Holiday Trading benefit

‘Be Kind Day’ for volunteering

Qualifications

• Able to work independently and collaboratively, demonstrating initiative and accountability.
• Skilled in diagnosing and resolving faults efficiently.
• Meticulous in following maintenance instructions with high standards.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Station Ground Equipment Team Leader.
• Deliver exceptional customer service to support aircraft operations.
• Manage equipment lifecycle from receipt to disposal.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance tools

Analytical ability

Organizational skills

Office 365 knowledge

Education

Qualified Electrical and Mechanical Technician in Vehicle or Plant Equipment

Job description

Job Title

Electrical and Mechanical Supervisor

Location

Ruislip, West London

Compensation

£37,640 + Benefits

Role Type

Full time / Permanent

At Babcock we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as an Electrical and Mechanical Supervisor at our RAF Northolt, Ruislip site.

The role

As an Electrical and Mechanical Supervisor, you’ll have a role that’s out of the ordinary. You will be ensuring mission-critical ground support equipment is available and operational, keeping both military and civilian assets ready to perform when it matters most.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Station Ground Equipment Team Leader, ensuring strict adherence to engineering principles and procedures
• Deliver exceptional customer service while supporting aircraft operations
• Perform servicing and full maintenance of ground support equipment, including refuelling and lighting systems, working effectively as part of a small team, providing supervision when required
• Manage equipment using computer-based service software, ensuring accurate tracking and availability
• Plan and forecast maintenance activities, organise spare parts, and manage equipment lifecycle from receipt to disposal.

This role is full time working 37.5 hours per week and is based on site at RAF Northolt, Ruislip, West London.

Essential experience

• Able to work independently and collaboratively, demonstrating initiative and accountability
• Skilled in mechanical maintenance tools with strong analytical ability to diagnose and resolve faults
• Meticulous in following maintenance instructions, ensuring high standards and compliance. A good working knowledge of office 365.
• Performance driven and adaptable, with excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise effectively
• Committed to creating a positive people experience and fostering a diverse, high-performing team culture.

Qualifications

• Qualified Electrical and Mechanical Technician in Vehicle or Plant Equipment, or equivalent experience (time-served)
• Normal colour perception (CP2) required for airfield work – can be verified by an optician
• Full, clean UK manual driving licence.

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

What we offer

• Generous holiday allowance
• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
• Employee share scheme
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
• Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows UK Babcock employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement. This Window opens February through to March annually.
• ‘Be Kind Day’ enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity
• Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.

Inclusive Employment

We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email [e-mail] with the subject header ‘Reasonable adjustments requirement’. We’re committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone’s free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working – please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

Closing date

02/01/2026

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