Aircraft Engineering Supervisor (Mechanical) (Merlin)

Serco; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense support organization is seeking an Aircraft Engineering Supervisor to provide mechanical supervision for Merlin aircraft at RNAS Culdrose. Candidates should have a minimum of 6 years’ experience in an airworthiness environment, with at least 2 years of hands-on experience with Merlin aircraft. The role involves ensuring compliance with operational deliverables and management of engineering activities. Competitive salary and a variety of benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension scheme up to 6%

29 days annual leave

Comprehensive training programs

Employee assistance programs

Discounts at various retailers

ShareSave scheme

Supportive employee networks

Payroll Giving Scheme for charity donations

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years working in an airworthiness environment.
• 2 years hands-on experience with Merlin aircraft.
• Ability to hold Certificate of Competency for Supervisory level.

Responsibilities

• Provide mechanical supervision for Merlin aircraft.
• Support operational deliverables in a regulated environment.

Job description

Overview

Aircraft Engineering Supervisor (Mechanical) (Merlin) – RNAS Culdrose, Helston TR12 7RH

Competitive salary with excellent benefits. 38 hours per week, Monday – Friday.

Are you looking to develop a career in aviation supporting the Royal Navy? If so, we would love to hear from you.

At Serco, we have exciting opportunities for a Mechanical Supervisor (Merlin) to join us at the Royal Navy Air Station (RNAS) Culdrose, Helston.

We support the IMOS (Integrated Merlin Operational Support) and the AESAS (Aircraft Engineering Support and Aviation Support) at RNAS Culdrose, delivering activities ranging from the repair and maintenance of military aircraft to off-aircraft support services. Culdrose is one of the Navy's two principal air bases, and one of the busiest military airfields in the UK.

Our Aircraft Engineers will support Aircraft Engineering services at RNAS Culdrose across both AESAS and IMOS Contracts, supporting operational deliverables and interfaces in a highly regulated environment.

Responsibilities

Note: The original text describes supervisory and support roles within Merlin aircraft engineering. The refined description preserves this emphasis in a job-focused way:

• Provide mechanical supervision for Merlin aircraft engineering activities in AESAS and IMOS contracts at RNAS Culdrose.
• Support operational deliverables and interfaces within a highly regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years working in an airworthiness environment, relevant experience for the Merlin aircraft, with a minimum of 2 years hands-on experience.
• Hold/have the ability to hold Certificate of Competency for Supervisory level.

Previous experience and a good working knowledge of the following:

• Merlin Aircraft Engineering and Aircraft Systems
• Merlin Aircraft Servicing and Support Equipment
• Lean Operating Procedures
• Naval Air Publications and Compound Interactive Electronic Technical Publications (CIETP); Health and Safety
• The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations; and Tool Control and Quality Practices

• An understanding of Engineering and Asset Management Systems
• Completed or ability to complete Maintenance Human Factors course

What we offer

• Salary: Competitive salaries with annual reviews
• Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
• Holidays: 29 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Training and development: 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: You can also choose to donate to your favourite charity tax-free, through our Payroll Giving Scheme.

To discover more about our careers in Defence, meet our team, and to find out more about what we offer, please follow the provided link. We are also a signatory of the UK Governments Women in Defence Charter.

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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. 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. As a proud Disability Confident Leader and holder of the Gold 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.