Serco Aircraft Refuelling Tanker and Airfield Support Equipment Technicians (Mechanical)

Location: RAF Brize Norton Carterton, Oxfordshire, GB, OX18 3LX

Contract Type: Full Time

Salary - £27,879 - £29,098 + Benefits

At RAF Brize Norton in Oxfordshire, Serco has been providing multi-activity and engineering support since 1997. Serco proudly support the RAF and MoD, supplying around 20 different services onsite, from engine and aircraft maintenance, to fuelling and ground control services. RAF Brize Norton is the largest operating base within the Royal Air Force, providing air transport and air-to-air refuelling to the RAF fleet, you will contribute enormously to the vital work carried out here. You'll also be part of the wider team, with 5,800 service personnel, 1,200 contractors and 300 civil servants on site.

We are recruiting for two levels of Technicians - Dependent on skills and experience you could be employed as a Technician or Senior Technician which had additional supervisory responsibilities.

Serco Aircraft Refuelling Tanker and Airfield Support Equipment Technicians are responsible for:

• Maintenance and rectification of the RAF Brize Norton aircraft refuelling vehicles, fuel transfer vehicles and associated equipment.

• Runway Arrestor Gear Daily Checks and Maintenance (Training will be provided)

Working Regime:

Mon-Fri 37 Hour week
07:30 hrs -16:00 Mon -Thu
07:30 hrs- 12:30

Standby out of hours commitment -standby at home Mon-Fri.

This standby week includes a weekend commitment to complete Runway Arrestor Gear Daily Checks. 07:30 -08:30 Sat and Sun.

Standby weeks (including Sat & Sun Runway Arrestor Gear Daily Checks) are an occasional commitment shared between the team.

This commitment attracts additional pay.

Overtime as required.

On the Job Training will be provided.

Key Competencies/Abilities:

• Ability to integrate into teams.

• The ability to understand, implement and to adhere to:

• Technical Work Procedures.
• Health & Safety Instructions.
• Serco Operating Procedures.

• Ensure compliance with fire, emergency evacuation, quality, Risk, and COSHH standards and procedures.

• Maintaining a clear, safe, tidy, effective and efficient working environment.

You shall ensure that the maintenance, paperwork and services delivered are always complete, correct and "right first time".

What you need to do the job:

Essential skills and experience:

• Three years of experience in the Vehicle Maintenance or Mechanical Equipment Arena or equivalent. (Transferable skills from HGV, Vehicle, Plant Fitter, Aviation maintenance arena are all appropriate).
• Ability to effectively and safely complete maintenance and rectification tasks.
• Functional IT skills to use Electronic Technical Manuals and to update Maintenance Recording systems.
• Be an excellent team player with a "can-do safely" approach to work.
• Must have high standards of oral and written communication skills.
• Due to the nature of the role, you must be able to achieve MoD Security Clearence.

Desirable skills and experience:

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Vehicle / Technical Maintenance arena.

Roles Responsibilities related to the role:

• Ensure compliance with relevant Quality Systems.
• Ensure appropriate cooperation and support to internal, external and independent audit activities.
• Follow the Serco "Zero Harm" Open Reporting Safety Culture where all individuals are willing and able to report any issue or event which they believe has or could potentially lead to a Safety risk.
• Support Continuous Improvement to ensure that our teams drive for effectiveness, efficiency and improvements in the output and working environment.

Why Serco?

Meaningful and vital work: The nature of our business means you will do interesting work that matters - delivering essential services that support the military and touch people's lives
A world of opportunity: Our diverse UK-wide operations offer unrivalled opportunities to learn and develop. You'll be able to broaden your experience and apply your skills in new ways.
Great people: We are a motivated team who will encourage you and help you to succeed. You'll have the resources you need to do your job in a diverse and supportive environment.

What we offer:

There are a range of benefits for working at RAF Brize Norton, we are a Gold Award Armed Forces Covenant. We offer a great employment package that includes a competitive salary, 25 days holiday, 6% Employer Matched Contribution Pension, Life Insurance and other flexible Serco benefits i.e. up to 30% off various shopping and exterior leisure facilities, holidays and VIP tickets. We have good transport links to Witney/Oxford, we provide free onsite parking and have an onsite Coffee Shop/Bar and 2 Conveniences Stores. You will also have access to the leisure facilities on station (fees/charges apply) Gym, Bowling Alley and Swimming pool. We often hold onsite social events and a range of onsite organised clubs.

If you think this role would suit you, working in an exciting and challenging environment with like-minded individuals, please apply now and upload a copy of your CV.

" Serco reserve the right to fill this vacancy prior to the closing date of 30 May 22"

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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, justice, immigration, healthcare and citizen services. We are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services for the benefit of everyone.

By joining Serco you will have unlimited access to our Global Employee Networks - SercoInspire (Gender), SercoEmbrace (Multicultural), SercoUnlimited (Disability) and In@Serco (LGBT & Networks). Serco Employee Networks, led by colleagues who are passionate about diversity, inclusion and belonging.

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We're a Disability Confident employer and are committed to equal opportunities. If you have any additional queries, requirements or you need more time to apply, then please contact our recruitment team directly on 0345 010 4000. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview.

Serco supports fair access to employment for those with unspent criminal convictions through the 'Ban the Box' pledge (some may be exempt due to the nature of the role and the security clearance required).

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Aircraft Refuelling Tanker Maintenance Team Leader

Location: RAF Brize Norton Carterton, Oxfordshire, GB, OX18 3LX

At RAF Brize Norton in Oxfordshire, Serco has been providing multi-activity and engineering support since 1997. Serco proudly support the RAF and MoD, supplying around 20 different services onsite, from engine and aircraft maintenance, to fuelling and ground control services. RAF Brize Norton is the largest operating base within the Royal Air Force, providing air transport and air-to-air refuelling to the RAF fleet, you will contribute enormously to the vital work carried out here. You'll also be part of the wider team, with 5,800 service personnel, 1,200 contractors and 300 civil servants on site.

The Serco Aircraft Refuelling Tanker Maintenance Team are responsible for maintenance and rectification of the RAF Brize Norton aircraft refuelling vehicles, fuel transfer vehicles and associated equipment, in addition to Runway Arrestor Gear Daily Checks and Maintenance (Training will be provided).

Working Regime:

Mon-Fri 37 Hour week
07:30 hrs -16:00 Mon -Thu
07:30 hrs- 12:30

Standby out of hours commitment -standby at home Mon-Fri. This standby week includes a weekend commitment to complete Runway Arrestor Gear Daily Checks. 07:30 -08:30 Sat and Sun. Standby weeks (including Sat & Sun Runway Arrestor Gear Daily Checks) are an occasional commitment shared between the team. This commitment attracts additional pay. Overtime as required/ o n the Job Training will be provided.

Key Competencies:

⦁ Ability to effectively lead and manage a team
⦁ Completing maintenance, inspections, repair and rectification of RAF Brize Norton aircraft refuelling vehicles, fuel transfer vehicles and associated equipment.
⦁ Completing the removal and refit of assemblies and components - working in accordance with maintenance schedules, workshop manuals, technical publications and parts catalogues.
⦁ Ensure that all tasks are completed in a timely fashion and to health and safety, fire, emergency evacuation, quality, risk, and COSHH standards and procedures.
⦁ Maintaining a clear, safe, tidy, effective and efficient working environment.
⦁ Ensure that all staff working under your control adhere to:
⦁ Technical Work Procedures.
⦁ Health &Safety Instructions.
⦁ Serco Operating Procedures

What you need to do the job:

Essential skills and experience:

⦁ Three years of experience in the HGV Large Vehicle Maintenance Arena
⦁ Ability to effectively and safely complete technical maintenance and rectification tasks.
⦁ Functional IT skills to use Electronic Technical Manuals and to update Maintenance Recording systems.
⦁ Be an excellent team player with a "can-do safely" approach to work.
⦁ Must have high standards of oral and written communication skills.
⦁ Full UK Driving Licence.
⦁ Eyesight Colour perception. Must be able to achieve Military "CP2" standard for Airfield Driving.
⦁ Due to the nature of the role, you must be able to achieve MoD Security Clearance.

Desirable skills and experience:

⦁ NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) Vehicle Maintenance.
⦁ "Category C" Vocational Driving licence.

Roles Responsibilities related to the role:

• Lead and Manage colleagues under your control - including performance appraisals, mentoring and personal development to ensure they deliver effective, efficient, "right first time every time" output to our customers.
• Ensure that sufficient competent, qualified personnel are in place to plan, perform, supervise, inspect, certify the work and complete the tasks.
• Ensure a record of all training and experience of your team of maintenance personnel is kept and available for update and review.
• Ensure that all maintenance and tasks are correctly certified and that records of maintenance carried out are retained safely and securely.
• Notifying the Engineering Manager of any condition of the aircraft refuelling vehicles, fuel transfer vehicles and associated equipment which could hazard safety.
• Ensuring good maintenance practices are in place and where appropriate compliance with Military Vehicle Maintenance requirements.
• Ensure compliance with relevant Quality Systems.
• Ensure appropriate internal, external and independent audit activities are carried out, recorded and acted on when required.
• Notify the Serco Engineering Manager whenever deficiencies emerge that require their attention in respect of safety, risk compliance and engineering standards.
• Must implement and promote a "Zero Harm" Open Reporting Safety Culture where all individuals are willing and able to report any issue or event which they believe has or could potentially lead to a Safety risk.
• Deliver Continuous Improvement to ensure that Teams under their control drive for effectiveness, efficiency and improvements in the output and working environment.

What we offer:

There are a range of benefits for working at RAF Brize Norton, we are a Gold Award Armed Forces Covenant. We offer a great employment package that includes a competitive salary, 25 days holiday, 6% Employer Matched Contribution Pension, Life Insurance and other flexible Serco benefits i.e. up to 30% off various shopping and exterior leisure facilities, holidays and VIP tickets. We have good transport links to Witney/Oxford, we provide free onsite parking and have an onsite Coffee Shop/Bar and 2 Conveniences Stores. You will also have access to the leisure facilities on station (fees/charges apply) Gym, Bowling Alley and Swimming pool. We often hold onsite social events and a range of onsite organised clubs.

If you think this role would suit you, working in an exciting and challenging environment with like-minded individuals, please apply now and upload a copy of your CV.

" Serco reserve the right to fill this vacancy prior to the closing date of 30 Apr 21"

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#defencejobs