Fitter - Aircraft Engineering Support and Airfield Services
Yeovilton, BA22 8HT
Full time Permanent
Competitive salary plus benefits

Serco are proud to support the Fleet Air Arm, including the Commando Helicopter Force based at Royal Naval Air Station Yeovilton, delivering services ranging from the repair and maintenance of military aircraft- to fuel delivery and off aircraft support services.

Yeovilton is one of the Royal Navy`s two principal air stations, is one of the busiest military airfields in the UK and home to more than 100 aircraft.

Serco have an exciting opportunity for an Aviation Fitter to join the team based at Yeovilton. This role is responsible for providing maintenance and support to the Aircraft/Ground Support Equipment (A/GSE), Operational Support Machinery Equipment (OSME) and Miscellaneous Equipment. This position will require an understanding of the AESAS regulatory governance applicable in an operational airworthiness environment and the post holder is required to hold appropriate professional qualifications and/or relevant experience to support Off Aircraft Engineering services at RNAS Yeovilton in the AESAS Contract and supporting operational deliverables and interfaces in a highly regulated environment. In the execution of their duties to support the Serco Site and Engineering Lead with regards to development of the Fitters Mates and Apprentices within the team.

Main Accountabilities:

• Where required by Customer Regulations and Procedures employees are authorised to carry out contracted tasks.
• All contracted tasks are carried out in accordance with current Customer Policy and Regulations and other applicable statutory Regulations.
• Contracted tasks are completed in a timely manner.
• The Site and Engineering Lead is made aware of all business risks.
• All verbal and written customer complaints and Quality issues are brought to the attention of the Supervisor or Site and Engineering Lead without delay.
• All employees will comply with:
• The Health and Safety at Work (HASAW) Act 1974.
• The Serco Management System.
• Where applicable Customer Policy and Regulations applicable to their grade and position.
• Company and Customer Environmental procedures.
• Company Equal Opportunities Policy.
• Other tasks within their capability are carried out as directed by the Site and Engineering Lead.
• Administration and support tasks are carried out as required by the Site and Engineering Lead.
• Further training courses necessary to their job are attended as required.
• Ensuring best practice and assurance of regulatory compliance by the reporting and communication of engineering, safety and near miss events.
• Monitoring hazards and ensuring risks and issues are identified and quantified to their supervisor (in the first instance) or the Site and Engineering Lead.
• They participate in Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives and associated programmes when required.
• When deemed as qualified by the Site and Engineering Lead to do so and when required, Fitters Mates and Apprentices are trained/mentored as a supporting task of the job requirement.
• To remain flexible and carry out any other tasks within their capabilities and experience in support of the Contract as directed by the Site and Engineering Lead, or their representative.
• To promote Serco's professional Company image in all liaisons with internal and external agencies.

What you'll need to do the role:

• Attained formal training with a technical/engineering bias including electrical systems.
• Previous experience and a good working knowledge of the following:
• Aircraft Servicing and Support Equipment (electrical experience preferred).
• Lean Operating Procedures.
• Naval Air Publications, Compound - Interactive Electronic Technical Publications (C-IETP) and other Technical Publications
• Health and Safety, the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations, Tool Control and Quality Practices.
• An understanding of Engineering and Asset Management Systems.
• An understanding of Maintenance/Technical Documentation and Work Recording
• Completed a Maintenance Human Factors Course.
• Have an understanding of rotary wing military (aviation) procedures.
• An understanding of Airworthiness Engineering Safety and Compliance iaw Regulatory and Legislative requirements (MAA).
• A capability to work productively, efficiently & effectively with initiative and drive under tight timescales and pressure whilst maintaining operational outputs.

What we offer:

• Annual leave: 25 days
• Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
• 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, from apprenticeships to chartered statuses.

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, 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 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.

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