Technical Assurance Supervisor
| Company: | Mitie |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | ASCN 1ZZ |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Posting date: | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Closing date: | 13 Aug 2026 |
Summary
Tax-Efficient Income | Accommodation & Meals Provided | Free Gym | Return Flights | Professional Development | Unique Lifestyle
Are you an experienced engineering or aviation professional looking for a unique overseas opportunity?
We are looking for a Technical Assurance Supervisor (TAS) to support the safe, compliant, and effective delivery of airfield operations and technical services on Ascension Island. Working within a highly operational environment, you will play a key role in maintaining engineering standards, assuring service quality, supporting aircraft operations, and leading technical compliance activities across multiple departments.
This is a rare opportunity to combine technical leadership, operational responsibility, and a rewarding overseas lifestyle while supporting a strategically important military and aviation operation.
What You'll Be DoingReporting to the Airfield Operations Manager (AOM), you will:
-Ensure airfield engineering standards, procedures, and regulatory requirements are implemented and maintained.
-Support the safe and efficient delivery of aircraft movements and associated airfield activities.
-Maintain technical documentation in line with CAA, MAA, MoD, JSP, TDOL, and manufacturer requirements.
-Manage and assure compliance within the Ground Equipment Section (GES), Motor Transport Mechanical Section (MTMS), and Visiting Aircraft Handling Section (VAHS).
-Maintain the equipment management system (JAMES), carrying out inspections and compliance checks.
-Monitor the quality of maintenance and engineering activities across the airhead.
-Coordinate training requirements and development plans for technical personnel.
-Conduct audits and support external inspections.
-Provide technical advice and assurance to operational management.
-Deputise for GES and MTMS Supervisors when required.
-Oversee the VAHS department and conduct annual staff appraisals.
-Support maintenance, servicing, fault diagnosis, and repair activities on Ground Support Equipment (GSE), vehicles, boats, and associated equipment.
-Support supply, FIRS operations, ship-to-shore transfers, and pipeline maintenance activities when required.
-Provide updates on Mission Critical equipment status and immediately escalate serviceability concerns.
What We're Looking ForEssential
-Experience working within a mechanical, electrical, engineering, maintenance, or workshop environment.
-Understanding of technical compliance and quality assurance processes.
-Familiarity with aerodrome operations and military aviation procedures.
-Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
-Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
-Ability to engage confidently with colleagues, managers, military personnel, and stakeholders.
-Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
-Full, clean HGV driving licence.
Desirable
-Military engineering or aviation engineering background.
-Experience within MoD, defence, aviation, or airfield environments.
-TG5 JNCO or above, or equivalent civilian supervisory experience.
-Knowledge of MAA, CAA, JSP, and MoD technical regulations.
-Experience using engineering asset management systems such as JAMES.
Personal Qualities
-Safety focused and compliance driven.
-Self-motivated and capable of working independently.
-Practical and hands-on approach to problem solving.
-Flexible and adaptable to operational demands.
-Willing to undertake a varied role, including physically demanding tasks.
-Able to work and thrive in a remote island environment.
What's On Offer
-Competitive salary
-5% Site Allowance
-10% Tour Bonus
-80 days annual leave (excluding weekends)
-Ascension Island Bank Holidays
-Flights provided
-Four leave periods during the contract (5 months on, 1 month off)
-Single accommodation provided at Travellers Hill
-Three meals per day provided at the Combined Mess
-Corporate workwear and PPE provided
Security & Medical RequirementsSuccessful applicants must be able to obtain:
-MoD Basic Security Clearance
-Ascension Island Government eVisa
-Medical fitness certification
-Dental fitness certification
About the LocationAscension Island is a unique British Overseas Territory located in the South Atlantic Ocean. Home to a strategic military and aviation hub, it offers a close-knit community, exceptional outdoor activities, and the opportunity to work in one of the most distinctive operational environments in the world.
If you're looking for a challenging and rewarding role where your technical expertise makes a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.