Chief Technician - Wolverhampton

Our client, an established aerospace maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) organisation, is seeking a Chief Technician to lead its Wolverhampton engineering team and manage the base facility, aircraft assets and maintenance activities. This is a permanent position with responsibility for ensuring safe, efficient and compliant aircraft maintenance operations across the base and, when required, other operating locations.Key Responsibilities:Manage and supervise the Wolverhampton Engineering Team, allocating tasks effectively and maintaining high quality standards to maximise aircraft availabilityLiaise with the Head of Maintenance and Operations teams regarding aircraft status, maintenance requirements and operational prioritiesCoordinate Line and Base Maintenance activities at Wolverhampton and in the field, working with Chief Technicians at other operating basesEnsure completed technical log pages, work packs and hard-copy maintenance records are submitted promptly to Technical RecordsManage aircraft spares and consumables in accordance with Part 145 procedures and industry best practice, including requisitioning, stock control and the return of core assembliesMaintain effective control of tooling, test equipment, ground support equipment and aircraft handling equipment, ensuring inspection, servicing and calibration requirements are metOversee the local management of JET A-1 fuel assets, including procurement, storage, sampling, maintenance and dispensingMaintain clean, ..... full job details .....