TPS77 Radar Engineer

  • Job Reference: 292872
  • Date Posted: 22 April 2024
  • Employer: Serco Limited
  • Website: https://www.serco.com/careers
  • Location: Northumberland (NE66 2AX), United Kingdom
  • Salary: On Application
  • Sector: Engineering
  • Job Type: Full Time
  • Duration: Permanent
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Job Description

 TPS 77 Radar Engineer

Alnwick, NE66 2AX
Full Time, Permanent (37 hours per week)

Salary dependent on experience £38,000 - £40,000
 
Serco Defence deliver a range of services and products to our customers and the MOD. Within this team, we are currently recruiting for a TPS77 Radars Engineer based at Brizlee Wood. You will help to maintain the TPS-77 Radar at Brizlee Wood radar ensuring that KPI targets, quality compliance, safety, continuous improvement and other contractual obligations are met at site.


Main Accountabilities:

 

  • Deliver 1st/ 2nd line Preventative maintenance on the TPS-77 Radar Systems 
  • Deliver 1st/  3rd line Corrective maintenance on the TPS-77 Radar Systems 
  • Responsible for quality compliance, safety, continuous improvement and other contractual obligations are met with regards to the TPS-77 systems.
  • Engaging with the relevant internal and external organisations and key stakeholders in order to build and maintain Serco's reputation.
  • Provide out of hours call out to support radar availability when required
  • Maintain and review radar technical manuals
  • Maintain and manage all tools and test equipment required to support TPS-77 system. 
  • Support the Site Technical Manger to maximise the overall system availability
  • Spares management of the Brizlee Wood inventory
  • Provide a site support to Lockheed Martin when required
  • There will be a requirement to do a 2 month tour in the Falkland Islands every 18 - 24 months
  • There may be a requirement to backfill other radar technicians at  sites around the UK


  
What you'll need to do the role:

 

  • Holds recognised Electronics and electrical Qualification.
  • At least 2 years TPS-77 radar experience
  • Proven track record in maintaining the TPS-77 radar. 
  • Understanding RAF processes 
  • Proven track record of successful maintaining radar systems.
  • Proven practical and pragmatic understanding of service delivery

 

What we offer:

 

  • Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
  • Serco discounts which include cinema, merlin entertainment and online shopping discounts, 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.