Aircraft Supervisor Mechanical - Newark-on-Trent, United Kingdom - Serco Plc

Serco Plc

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Newark-on-Trent, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Aircraft Supervisor Mechanical

RAF Syerston

Newark on Trent, NG23 5NN

Full Time, Permanent (39 hours per week)

Salary £27,848 per annum plus benefits

Here at Serco we support the development of the RAF's next generation of aircrew, engineers and air traffic controllers through our unique contract with the Air Cadet organisation.

We maintain and manage their fleet of gliders, and as our Aircraft Engineering Supervisor you'll play a key role in keeping these aircraft operational and in the air.

You will carry out the responsibilities and duties of Support Staff with Supervisory Responsibilities in accordance with Military Aviation Authority Regulatory Publication Regulatory Article 4801 and Part 145.

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.

You will carry out associated roles and duties as directed by the business needs.

The role will be based at RAF Syerston and will also be required to satisfy the regular UK-wide mobile requirements of the role.

You'll be a key member of our dedicated aviation team.

We're a close-knit team of professionals who actively support each other - and as well as ongoing career progression and development we can offer flexible working arrangements and an early finish on a Friday.

What you need to do the role
The members of our team come from both a military and civilian background.

To meet the qualification and experience requirements of the role, we require our Supervisors to meet one or more of the following; Be appropriately experienced and have completed, as a minimum, MOD Phase 2 technical training; or Hold an appropriate category A, B1, B2 or C licence in compliance with European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Annex III (Part 66); or Be appropriately experienced and have completed suitable civilian training (civilian contractors only).

The successful post holder must demonstrate having experience to hold Support Staff with Supervisory Responsibilities or civilian equivalent.

You should have a minimum of 5-years' experience in equivalent civilian industry or Armed Forces in a relevant trade groups.

Other important attributes we are looking forinclude; good fault diagnosis skills, be technically competent and possess good communication skills both written and verbal.

Because the aircrafts are stationed around the UK you'll not only need to travel away, which may involve several overnight stays, but you must also hold a full driving licence.

You'll also need to be medically fit to work in an aircraft engineering environment, with manual handling and aircraft rigging and de-rigging (physically demanding) as part of the job.

Why Serco

Meaningful and vital work: _The Air Cadets rely on us to keep their aircraft in the air and in great working condition helping to develop the RAF's next generation of skilled personnel
Great people:

_You'll receive all the benefits of being part of a large corporation - whilst still enjoying the close-knit nature of our team where all individuals feel supported.

What we offer

A salary of £27,848 per annum
Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
An early finish on a Friday
Serco discounts which include cinema, merlin entertainment and online shopping discounts, cycle to work scheme and discounts on mobile phone plans and leisure centre memberships.
A safe and supportive culture
Interesting and enjoyable work
A company passionate about diversity and inclusion
Committed to professional and personal development with a wide range of training and coaching opportunities to expand your capabilities.

Why Serco

Meaningful and Vital Work - Everyone in our Defence business has an important role to play in the smooth operation of the UK's Armed Forces.

Whether you're joining us from the military or from a civilian background, you'll take great pride in supporting the military and the care we take of our defence customers.

A World of Opportunity - With over 70 military contracts here in the UK and a wide variety of roles, Serco can offer excellent opportunities for progression, whether that's in Defence or in another part of our multi-sector business.

We also support our teams with a range of training and accreditations.

Great People - Within Serco you'll find diverse and inclusive people that are driven by the same can-do attitude and values of Care, Trust, Pride, and Innovation.

We are proud of who we are as individuals - and of how we come together as one team.

About Serco

At Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play, from caring for vulnerable people to managing complex public services.

We are a team of 50,000 people responsible for delivering essential public services around the world in areas including defence, transport, justic