Electrical Avionics Team Leader

On behalf of our client, we are seeking to recruit an Electrical/Avionics Team Leader on a full time/permanent basis. The general purpose is to Plan, direct and co-ordinate the work and operations of a number of workshops in order to achieve agreed production targets. Plan and maintain systems and procedures for operating efficiency. Manage team members for optimum performance and maximum productivity.
Role: Electrical/Avionics Team Leader
Pay: £40,000 per annum
Location: Saffron Walden

Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities

• Determine team member numbers by workshop
• Hire, induct and train new team members
• Supervise workshop teams according to overall company policy
• Plan tasks and activities to deliver business unit objectives
• Set employee goals and objectives
• Develop team members to maximize potential
• Monitor team members performance including performance reviews
• Delegate work duties to team members to attain objectives
• Allocate use of available resources
• Monitor and assist team members with work progress
• Implement procedures and systems to maximize operating efficiency
• Formulate department/unit policies and practices
• Facilitate the preparation and analysis of reports
• Review performance data to monitor and measure productivity, goal progress and activity levels
• Responsible for the achievement of the teams productivity and quality goals

Education and Experience

• A Level or equivalent
• Ideally experience in the aero engineering sector
• Experience of leading and managing a team of engineers or technicians
• Ideally 2 years’ experience in an Aero engineering workshop or with an Inspectors approval
• Knowledge of people management principles and procedures
• Knowledge of basic planning, monitoring and managing workloads to achieve production targets
• Knowledge of office administrative procedures
• Proficient in relevant software applications

Key Competencies

• Leading and coaching skills
• Planning and organizing
• Delegating tasks and responsibility
• Performance management
• Judgment and adaptability
• Decision-making
• Information management
• Resource management
• Problem analysis and problem solving
• Communication skills
• Teamwork