Aircraft Supervisor - Mechanical

Aircraft Supervisor Mechanical

RAF Syerston

Newark on Trent, NG23 5NN (bordering Lincolnshire)

Full Time, Permanent (39 hours per week) 

Salary of £32,527 per annum on a successful completion of a 3 months' probation period. (Additional allowance maybe applied subject to role requirement)

Serco have an exciting role as an Aircraft Supervisor - Mechanical (unlicenced) at RAF Syerston, working under MAA Pt145/RA4801. 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.

Main accountabilities:

• Fulfill the responsibilities and duties of Support Staff with Supervisory Responsibilities in accordance with Serco GMS policies and military regulatory policies
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  Conduct preventative and corrective maintenance on Viking and other contract-related aircraft at RAF Syerston and 2 Flying Training School (FTS) locations/Volunteer Gliding Squadrons (VGSs)/detachments across the UK.
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  Manage, supervise, and participate in aircraft activities, including ground movement and preparation for transportation.
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  Lead, manage, supervise, and control assigned maintenance teams.
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  Optimise output to meet business needs and demonstrate commitment to Operational Excellence and Continuous Improvement.
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  Perform additional roles as required, such as Deputy Aircraft Manager (Depth-level Maintenance), Deputy Team Leader (Mobile), Line Supervisor, Building Custodian, and Issue Centre Custodian.

What you need to do the role:

• Experienced in a similar engineering background with a minimum of MOD Phase 2 technical training or suitable civilian training (civilian contractors only)

• Proven experience or potential to hold support staff with supervisory responsibilities

• Possess good fault diagnosis skills, demonstrating a thorough understanding of aircraft systems.

• Hold full driving licence.

• Possess good communication skills both written and verbal.

• Have basic IT skills

What we offer:

• Trade Allowance: Trade Allowance may be provided subject to role requirements and successful completion of training and authorisations granted.
• Early Finish: A 3pm finish on a Friday. 
• Free carparking: Free carparking at Syerston
• Salary: Competitive salaries with annual reviews
• Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
• Holidays: 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Training and development: We offer a wide range of learning opportunities with over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships, mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression
• Wellbeing: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, BUPA Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, Simplyhealth cash plans to claim back money towards healthcare costs, 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres
• Discounts: Save across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel
• ShareSave scheme: Helps you save regularly with the choice to buy Serco shares at a discount at the end of your savings period
• Employee networks: Dedicated networks where colleagues can come together to find support, share challenges, discuss ideas, network and be part of a community
• Charity: Support a charity or organisation with a paid volunteering day each year. You can also choose to donate to your favourite charity tax-free, through our Payroll Giving Scheme.