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Aircraft Supervisor - Mechanical

Serco Limited
Newark
1 month ago
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Aircraft Supervisor Mechanical

RAF Syerston

Newark on Trent, NG23 5NN (bordering Lincolnshire)

Full Time, Permanent (39 hours per week)

Salary of £32,527 per annum on a successful completion of a 3 months' probation period. (Additional allowance maybe applied subject to role requirement)

Serco have an exciting role as an Aircraft Supervisor - Mechanical (unlicenced) at RAF Syerston, working under MAA Pt145/RA4801.We are looking for an individual who is able to lead and supervise engineering personnel, carrying out maintenance on Viking and other contract-related aircraft at RAF Syerston and other locations throughout the UK.

Main accountabilities:
  • Fulfill the responsibilities and duties of Support Staff with Supervisory Responsibilities in accordance with Serco GMS policies and military regulatory policies
  • Conduct preventative and corrective maintenance on Viking and other contract-related aircraft at RAF Syerston and 2 Flying Training School (FTS) locations/Volunteer Gliding Squadrons (VGSs)/detachments across the UK.
  • Manage, supervise, and participate in aircraft activities, including ground movement and preparation for transportation.
  • Lead, manage, supervise, and control assigned maintenance teams.
  • Optimise output to meet business needs and demonstrate commitment to Operational Excellence and Continuous Improvement.
  • Perform additional roles as required, such as Deputy Aircraft Manager (Depth-level Maintenance), Deputy Team Leader (Mobile), Line Supervisor, Building Custodian, and Issue Centre Custodian.
What you need to do the role:
  • Experienced in a similar engineering background with a minimum of MOD Phase 2 technical training or suitable civilian training (civilian contractors only)
  • Proven experience or potential to hold support staff with supervisory responsibilities
  • Possess good fault diagnosis skills, demonstrating a thorough understanding of aircraft systems.
  • Hold full driving licence.
  • Possess good communication skills both written and verbal.
  • Have basic IT skills
What we offer:
  • Trade Allowance:Trade Allowance may be provided subject to role requirements and successful completion of training and authorisations granted.
  • Early Finish:A 3pm finish on a Friday.
  • Free carparking:Free carparking at Syerston
  • Salary:Competitive salaries with annual reviews
  • Pension:Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
  • Holidays:25days' annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Training and development:We offer a wide range of learning opportunitieswith over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships, mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression
  • Wellbeing:24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, BUPA Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, Simplyhealth cash plans to claim back money towards healthcare costs, 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres
  • Discounts:Save across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel
  • ShareSave scheme:Helps you save regularly with the choice to buy Serco shares at a discount at the end of your savings period
  • Employee networks:Dedicated networks where colleagues can come together to find support, share challenges, discuss ideas, network and be part of a community
  • Charity:Support a charity or organisation with a paid volunteering day each year. You can also choose to donate to your favourite charity tax-free, through our Payroll Giving Scheme.
MoD Security Clearance

Due to the nature of the organisation, all employees of Serco are required to be security cleared to SC level. If successful in your application, we would support you with the SC process. As a guideline only, you would normally need to have been a UK resident for the last 5 consecutive years.


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