Job Title: Radar Systems Electronics/Engineering Apprentice
Location: RAF Fylingdales, Pickering, North Yorkshire, YO18 7NT
Working Week: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday 08.00 am - 04.00 pm
Salary: Up to £10500 per annum
Apprenticeship Qualification: L3 Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician
Expected Apprenticeship Duration: 36 months

Serco has a strong commitment to apprentices and training and as a successful Serco apprentice, you will be provided with unparalleled support throughout the duration of your programme. You will develop the skills you need for the job by working alongside your colleagues and getting hands on experience. You will be helped to build relationships with peers, allowing you to achieve your professional development objectives. Full training and support will be given for this role.

About the role

Serco Central Government is looking for a highly enthusiastic, talented and self-motivated individual to join its Engineering Team at RAF Fylingdales, supporting the Operations and Maintenance of the Phased Array Radar. We are looking for an individual who has the potential to become an accomplished Systems Engineer at Fylingdales and will become an integral part of the Engineering Team.

Key Accountabilities

• To support and learn electrical and electronic engineering, computer engineering and system analysis
• To learn and perform project management, programming (Programming (Matlab, C++, Shell Scripts)
• After being trained you will assist with satellite tracking, missile and space launch analysis and equipment maintenance planning,
• As part of our apprenticeship scheme, you'll be enrolled on Level 3 Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician qualification (delivered by Redcar and Cleveland College.). You'll also have access to a treasure trove of development opportunities and enjoy the full training, support, and encouragement of our super-friendly team.

About you

We are looking for somebody who is, enthusiastic, confident, determined and hardworking and who is happy to constantly learn and develop new skills with an interest in marine services. You will be proactive, resourceful and efficient with a can-do attitude and committed to Serco's Values of Trust, Care, Innovation and Pride.

You'll have five GCSE grades GCSEs Grades A* to C or 9 to 4 under the new grading system in Maths, English and Science (or acceptable equivalent).

Things to consider

• You must hold a valid UK passport.
• You must not be colour blind.
• As part of the recruitment process you will be required to complete online assessment
• You will be required to undergo security checks, which includes a check of criminal records.

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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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At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working. We operate a hybrid work structure in many of our business areas. We are proudly Disability Confident Leader employers and holder of the Silver Inclusive Employer Standard. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview.

At Serco we support 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). Please contact our recruitment team directly on 0345 010 4000 to discuss.