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About Us: North Air is responsible for providing into-plane services on behalf of major oil companies. We operate at 20 locations across the UK, where we carry out approximately 300,000 fuelling's per year. We aim to provide safe, reliable and efficient into-plane services to our customers' satisfaction. North Air places significant emphasis on attracting and employing people who can demonstrate a commitment to Safety, Working Together, Integrity, Encourage and Respect, our Core Values which are key to the success of North Air in providing Fuelling Excellence. Key Responsibilities: Working as part of the wider North Air maintenance team, this role is responsible for the day-to-day supervision of personnel working at each of the designated Vehicle Service Bays (VSB’s) within their region. The Maintenance Supervisor will be responsible for all people management of the team in their region, Resource Planning, Project Management and ensuring all training requirements are met to maintain an efficient service across the nominated operational sites. The role holder will also be responsible for providing a safe and healthy working environment, ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation, site engineering standards, training, maintenance and quality procedures to JIG, COMAH and industry best practice. Tasks will also include but not be limited to: - Where necessary write, plan and oversee control of work processes within designated locations and within area of expertise, including hazard risk - Manage of 3rd party contractors when required - Raise ideas that will provide development of procedures or design which will improve safety, efficiency or serviceability of vehicles, systems and operational equipment - Operate correct safety and emergency procedures in the event of incidents – Review existing procedures and create where necessary any maintenance-based emergency procedures This role is being advertised for our Southern which region which covers the following sites: Gatwick, Bristol, Stansted, Manchester, East Midlands, Chester, Derby This role is Regionally Based with regular travel to sites within the region – approximately 60% of the week. A company van will be provided. Qualifications & Experience: Essential: - Must have completed an apprenticeship in vehicle maintenance/maintenance discipline or have had at least 5 years of practical experience in the aviation refuelling industry - Minimum of NVQ Level 3 in Maintenance or Mechanical Engineering discipline - Full driving licence - Experience of managing Permit to Work systems, or Safe Systems of Work - Knowledge and experience of health & safety procedures/requirements Desirable: 5 years + experience in the aircraft refuelling industry and or Experience maintaining and or testing aviation fuelling vehicles Working knowledge of computerised Maintenance Management Systems preferred but not essential Ability to coach, lead and direct others Strong Influencing Skills Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Salary: £40,000.00-£45,000.00 per year Benefits: Company car Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Free parking Gym membership Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Referral programme Sick pay Schedule: 10 hour shift 12 hour shift 8 hour shift Monday to Friday

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