Av/Elec Leading Fitter / Junior Supervisor (B4T)
Holyhead
SF28714

About the role
Here at Babcock International we're looking to recruit an AV/Elec Leading Fitter/Junior Supervisor.

You will be required to undertake all supervisory tasks pertinent to the maintenance and rectification of the Hawk aircraft. Tasks are to be supervised and carried out in a safe and efficient manner to ensure task progression meets the allocated servicing programme without compromising flight safety or the airworthiness of the aircraft. Any problems or foreseen delays are to be passed directly to trade supervisor.

Leading Fitters will oversee all authorised tasks providing oversight and assurance of the quality of the service, and foster being Babcock culture/total safety. They will be technically trained in one of the 3 trades and, will be able to support the rectification task during light flying periods and assist aircrew with crew-in snags. The actions and decisions taken shall be limited to those actions authorised as governed by trade, experience and competence.

The main tasks could include but not limited to:
• Carry out first signature responsibilities
• Sign 1st signature for tasked work within trade boundary
• Sign 2nd signature for supervision of work within trade boundary, regardless of 1st signatory's rank
• Carry out all authority level F tasks that do not require additional authorization criteria - subject to any limitations imposed by the authorizing authority
• Maintaining an effective changeover by debriefs or written log to provide a smooth transition and continuation of trade tasks between each shift where and when applicable
• Champion a culture of Near Miss and Error Reporting and take the lead for subsequent investigations

What do I need to do the role?
You'll need extensive industry experience, Supervisors in Aviation training, AV/Elec Systems Type course, Training in an Aircraft related discipline to City & Guilds 2675 Level 3 or equivalent, Military aircraft technical training in an aircraft systems discipline and Quality, (QMS) and Air Safety Management Systems, (SMS) Training.

What else do I need to know?
• The successful candidate must be able to achieve the appropriate security clearance level for this role.
• We are happy to talk about flexible working. Please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

About Babcock International
For more than a century, Babcock, the Aerospace and Defence company, has been trusted to deliver bespoke, highly-skilled engineering services. We help customers in the UK and around the world to improve the capability, reliability and availability of their most critical assets within the four market sectors of Marine, Land, Aviation, and Nuclear, underpinned by a deep understanding of technology integration, unique infrastructure and specialist training.
We're committed to providing a great employee experience in a supportive and engaging environment. The benefits you can expect to enjoy include a generous holiday entitlement, competitive money purchase pension scheme with life assurance and a share ownership scheme. You'll benefit from excellent career and learning and development opportunities to ensure that you grow and achieve your full potential.

Application Guidance
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We are committed to building an inclusive culture and strives to attract talent who thrive in an inclusive and flexible working environment.
If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages please let us know and we will respond in a way that best fits your specific needs.

Armed Forces Covenant
We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant. We recognise the value that Serving Personnel, both Regular and Reserves, Veterans, Uniformed Cadet Instructors and Service Families contribute to our business and the United Kingdom. As part of the Covenant, Babcock offers Reservists and Uniformed Cadet Instructors up to 2 week's special paid leave to help them meet their commitments. To find out more please check our career website for more information.

Closing date: 21/11/2019