Technical Service Engineer

Senior Stores Operative Jobs in Stansted, Essex, United Kingdom

STS Engine Services is hiring a Technical Service Engineer in Stansted, Essex, United Kingdom.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful and well-established Part 145 aircraft engine MRO during a period of significant growth. Founded in 2010 as GT Engine Services, the business has continued to expand by supporting airlines and engine lease companies around the world.

STS Engine Services brings together deep technical knowledge, hands-on engine MRO experience and a customer-focused approach to deliver high-quality aircraft engine maintenance and repair support.

Our mission is simple: Trusted Partner, maintaining the thrust of global aviation.

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Technical Service Engineer to join our team in Stansted.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the maintenance and repair of commercial aircraft engines, ensuring all work is completed in line with customer requirements, OEM guidance and regulatory standards.

This role requires strong technical expertise, excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively across departments to support safe, compliant and efficient service delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Support

  • Liaise with engine OEMs to resolve technical issues.
  • Raise and manage technical support requests, including CSC cases, Technical Variances or equivalent.
  • Collaborate with OEMs to interpret deviation requests or repair schemes and provide feedback to the workshop for implementation.
  • Address and resolve technical queries from shop floor technicians to support smooth and efficient engine maintenance and repair operations.

Workscope Development

  • Assist the planning department and create work instructions in line with work requests for engines undergoing maintenance or repair.
  • Ensure customer requirements, including LLP replacement, repairs or engine overhaul, are met accurately.
  • Assist the commercial department with the acceptance and quoting of new workscopes.
  • Identify tooling, material and man-hour requirements.

OEM Documentation Management

  • Conduct regular and thorough reviews of OEM documentation, including updates to engine manuals, newly released Airworthiness Directives and Service Bulletins.
  • Ensure all necessary resources and tools are in place for the workshop to implement documentation changes effectively.

Collaboration and Communication

  • Work closely with all departments, including Safety and Compliance, Workshop and Customer Services.
  • Support seamless coordination and execution of technical services across the business.

Continuous Improvement

  • Identify opportunities for process improvement.
  • Contribute to the development of best practices and procedures.

Skills & Requirements

  • Relevant engineering degree or EASA Part 66 maintenance licence.
  • Extensive knowledge of aircraft engine maintenance, repair and overhaul processes.
  • Familiarity with OEM documentation, manuals and Service Bulletins.
  • Understanding of Part 145 regulation and Part CAMO.

Benefits

  • Private Medical Health Care
  • Bike 2 Work Scheme
  • Gym Membership
  • Free Parking
  • Birthday Leave
  • Pension
  • Host of Employee Events

About STS Engine Services

STS Engine Services is a Part 145 aircraft engine MRO based in Stansted, Essex, United Kingdom. Founded in 2010 as GT Engine Services, the company supports airlines and engine lease companies worldwide with technical engine maintenance, repair and overhaul support.

If you are a technically strong aircraft engine professional with experience in MRO operations, OEM documentation and Part 145 environments, we encourage you to apply today.

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HR Advisor

Senior Stores Operative Jobs in Stansted, Essex, United Kingdom

STS Engine Services is hiring an HR Advisor in Stansted, Essex, United Kingdom.

This permanent opportunity is ideal for an experienced HR professional who can deliver a proactive, commercially focused service within a fast-paced aviation engineering environment.

Reporting to the HR Manager, the HR Advisor will support employee relations, recruitment, onboarding, HR reporting, engagement initiatives, absence management and continuous improvement across the organisation.

Position Details

  • Job Title: HR Advisor
  • Location: Stansted, Essex, United Kingdom
  • Employment Type: Permanent
  • Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 16:30
  • Reports To: HR Manager
  • Hiring Note: Candidates must have the right to work in the United Kingdom.

Position Overview

The HR Adviser will play a key role in delivering a high-quality HR service aligned with the needs of a growing aircraft engine maintenance organisation.

This position will support change management activity, improve consistency across people processes and help ensure managers have the guidance, information and tools needed to lead effectively.

The successful candidate will take ownership of HR reporting, recruitment, onboarding, employee engagement and HRIS accuracy while contributing to the continued development of the HR function.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver a proactive and solutions-focused HR service aligned with business priorities
  • Champion company values and support the recognition of values champions
  • Provide first-line guidance to managers on employee relations matters
  • Support formal employee meetings and produce accurate notes and documentation
  • Monitor and report on the completion of one-to-one meetings, performance reviews, probation reviews and return-to-work interviews
  • Produce regular and ad hoc people reports covering headcount, turnover, absence, overtime and payroll data
  • Prepare salary review letters and contract change documentation
  • Draft updates to HR policies, employment contracts and supporting documentation
  • Manage sickness absence processes and maintain accurate HR system records
  • Support managers with absence case management and escalate complex matters when required
  • Create and maintain process maps for HR activities
  • Maintain and optimise the UKG Kronos HR information system
  • Ensure HRIS data remains accurate, compliant and effectively utilised
  • Support the development and implementation of inclusive working practices
  • Contribute to employee health and wellbeing initiatives
  • Manage recruitment activity from advertising and screening through to interviews and onboarding
  • Deliver HR inductions and coordinate uniform provision for new employees
  • Conduct employee surveys and prepare related communications and action plans
  • Monitor employee benefit participation and research potential improvements
  • Prepare benefit communications for employees
  • Support the creation of company newsletters, HR presentations and promotional materials
  • Maintain accurate HR records, files and systems in accordance with GDPR requirements
  • Support the administration and effective use of the company flat
  • Contribute to HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives

Skills and Experience

  • Strong knowledge of UK employment legislation and HR best practice
  • CIPD Level 5 qualification, current progression towards CIPD Level 5 or a relevant HR-related degree
  • Experience working within an HR function at Adviser level or as an experienced HR Administrator
  • Demonstrable experience managing HR projects or people-related initiatives
  • Confidence providing managers with guidance on straightforward employee relations matters
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy across HR documentation, records and reporting
  • Excellent organisational skills with the ability to plan and manage competing priorities
  • Resilient and adaptable approach within a fast-paced working environment
  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
  • Ability to produce clear reports, statistics and professional presentations
  • Numerate and commercially aware
  • Experience working with HR systems
  • UKG Kronos experience is highly desirable
  • Ability to create engaging HR materials and promotional content
  • Strong IT, presentation and design capabilities
  • Passion for promoting employee health, wellbeing and a positive workplace culture

Our Values

At STS Engine Services, teamwork is the foundation of our success. We work together to achieve exceptional results and support one another across every part of the organisation.

  • We act with respect and integrity, treating colleagues, customers and partners with honesty and professionalism.
  • We are customer-driven and committed to understanding customer requirements while delivering a high standard of service.
  • We embrace change and recognise the importance of innovation within a fast-moving aviation industry.
  • We take ownership of our work, drive performance and continuously improve our skills, processes and services.

By living these values every day, we support our mission to be a trusted provider of superior aircraft engine maintenance solutions.

About STS Engine Services

STS Engine Services is a leading aircraft engine maintenance, repair and overhaul provider based in Stansted, United Kingdom. Founded in 2010 as GT Engine Services, the company supports airlines, lessors and operators worldwide with responsive, high-quality engine MRO solutions.

Built on deep technical experience and a practical understanding of global engine operations, STS Engine Services specialises in the maintenance, repair, inspection and support of commercial aircraft engines. Its team brings together proven expertise across multiple engine platforms, delivering reliable service, fast turnaround times and the workmanship customers expect from a trusted MRO partner.

As part of STS Aviation Group, STS Engine Services connects engine expertise with a broader global aviation support network, giving customers access to integrated solutions across aircraft maintenance, engineering, component support, hose manufacturing and workforce management.

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If you are an experienced HR professional with strong knowledge of UK employment law, excellent attention to detail and the confidence to support managers across a growing aviation engineering organisation, apply today to join STS Engine Services in Stansted.

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Stores Operative

Senior Stores Operative Jobs in Stansted, Essex, United Kingdom

STS Engine Services is hiring a Stores Operative in Stansted, Essex, United Kingdom. This is a permanent opportunity supporting the day-to-day operations of a busy Stores department within a growing P145 Aircraft Engine MRO.

This role is ideal for someone with strong organisational skills, good communication skills, a flexible approach to work, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced aviation stores environment.

Position Details

  • Job Title: Stores Operative
  • Reports to: Stores Shift Leader
  • Location: Stansted, Essex, United Kingdom
  • Employment Type: Permanent
  • Shift Pattern: 5/4/4/5/4/4
  • Working Hours: 7AM to 7PM
  • Starting Salary: £30,189.00 per annum
  • Shift Premium: £7,500.00 per annum
  • Additional Approval Pay: £6,000.00 per annum if Receiving Inspector approval is obtained

About STS Engine Services

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to work at STS Engine Services, a successful and well-established P145 Aircraft Engine MRO going through significant growth.

Founded in 2010 as GT Engine Services, the business has gone from strength to strength. Established to support airlines and engine lease companies worldwide, STS Engine Services has a wealth of knowledge and experience from a workforce that has come from all aspects of jet engine maintenance.

Bringing those skills together and working closely with our customers, we have created a first-class team. This ties in with our company’s mission statement: Trusted Partner, maintaining the thrust of global Aviation.

Job Purpose

The Stores Operative will assist in the day-to-day operations of a busy Stores department while providing a proactive and efficient service. The role requires a flexible approach, strong attention to detail, and the ability to multitask while supporting aircraft engine maintenance operations.

Main Responsibilities and Duties

  • Assist in the day-to-day running of Stores
  • Pick and issue parts and consumables
  • Book tooling in and out, with attention to calibrated items
  • Ensure correct material handling and storage conditions are maintained in line with regulatory standards and Company procedures
  • Control the shelf-life expiry list
  • Perform periodic stock checks
  • Process unserviceable parts into stock or scrap
  • Control and dispose of waste products in line with Company and environmental requirements
  • Accept and offload deliveries
  • Dispatch parts for return, repair or transfer to suppliers or customers
  • Assist with the loading or offloading of aircraft engines and stands, if required
  • Keep a clean and tidy working environment
  • Maintain an awareness and consideration of Human Factors
  • Complete other tasks as defined by management

Additional Responsibilities as a Receiving Inspector

  • Perform physical inspection of parts
  • Validate accompanying paperwork in line with regulatory standards and Company procedures
  • Receive parts into inventory
  • Maintain knowledge of regulatory requirements regarding the acceptance of engine parts
  • Maintain awareness of Suspected Unapproved Parts controls and guidance

Skills & Experience

  • Computer literate
  • Training will be provided on the company computer system where needed
  • Good organisational and communication skills
  • Full clean UK driving licence required
  • Previous experience working in a busy aviation stores department would be desirable
  • Experience with goods inwards processes or inspections in an aviation stores environment would be desirable
  • Forklift licence would be desirable
  • Forklift training will be provided where needed

Working at STS Engine Services

STS Engine Services supports airlines and engine lease companies worldwide from its Stansted operation. As part of the Stores team, you will play an important role in supporting aircraft engine maintenance activity by helping ensure parts, tooling, consumables, deliveries, stock control, inspections, and dispatch operations are handled accurately and efficiently.

Right to Work

Candidates must have the right to work in the United Kingdom.

Apply Now

If you are looking for Stores Operative jobs in Stansted, Essex and want to join a growing aircraft engine MRO operation, we encourage you to apply today.

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Training Lead

Training Lead Jobs in Stansted, Essex, United Kingdom

STS Engine Services is hiring a Training Lead in Stansted, Essex, United Kingdom. This role sits at the centre of apprentice development and technical training within a growing Part 145 aircraft engine MRO environment. If you know the work, can teach it properly, and care about building capable engineers, this is where you step in.

Position Overview

Reporting to the HR Manager, the Training Lead is responsible for developing, delivering, and maintaining training programmes for apprentices and operational teams. This role ensures all training aligns with regulatory requirements while supporting the long-term development of aircraft engineers and technicians.

You will play a direct role in shaping future talent, maintaining compliance standards, and strengthening technical capability across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

Training Delivery:

  • Develop and deliver structured training programmes for apprentices and the wider business, combining theoretical and practical instruction
  • Deliver on-the-job training aligned with individual learning needs and operational requirements
  • Design, deliver, and maintain company training programmes including Continuation Training, Human Factors, Form 1 Training, and bespoke modules
  • Conduct regular one-to-one meetings with apprentices to support development and track progress

Curriculum Development:

  • Collaborate with subject matter experts to develop and refine training curriculum in line with regulatory standards and business objectives
  • Create and maintain training materials including manuals, guides, and digital resources

Apprentice Assessment and Appraisals:

  • Monitor and assess apprentice performance through testing, observation, and practical evaluation
  • Provide structured feedback and support to ensure competency development
  • Conduct formal annual appraisals and development reviews

Compliance and Quality Assurance:

  • Ensure all training meets Part 145 regulatory requirements and internal standards
  • Maintain accurate training records and documentation for audit purposes
  • Support internal and external audits related to training and compliance

Mentoring and Support:

  • Act as a mentor and role model for apprentices, providing guidance and performance support
  • Address performance issues and support improvement plans where required

HR Reporting and Communication:

  • Provide regular progress reports to the HR Manager outlining apprentice development and performance
  • Work closely with HR and operational leaders to ensure alignment across teams

Continuous Improvement:

  • Stay current with aviation training practices, technologies, and regulatory updates
  • Identify opportunities to improve training delivery and effectiveness
  • Support the development and improvement of apprentice recruitment processes

Ideal Candidate Profile

  • Strong communication skills with the ability to lead, mentor, and motivate
  • Relevant technical qualifications in aircraft maintenance or a related field
  • Experience working within a Part 145 MRO or similar aviation environment
  • Strong organisational and record-keeping capability
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office tools
  • Committed to developing apprentices and supporting long-term career growth
  • Professional, structured, and focused on high standards
  • Ability to design and deliver effective training programmes

About STS Engine Services

STS Engine Services is a leading Part 145 aircraft engine maintenance, repair, and overhaul provider based in Stansted, Essex. As part of STS Aviation Group, the company supports airlines and engine leasing organisations worldwide with high-quality engine services.

With a team built from decades of industry experience, STS Engine Services combines technical expertise with a strong commitment to safety, compliance, and operational performance. The organisation continues to grow by investing in its people, processes, and training programmes to deliver reliable, efficient solutions across the global aviation industry.

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