Aircraft Engineering Supervisor (Mechanical) (Merlin)

Serco; Helston; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Mechanical Supervisor to lead aircraft engineering efforts at a key naval air station. This role involves ensuring the safety and operational readiness of military aircraft while supporting a diverse team in a highly regulated environment. With a commitment to employee development, this position offers numerous learning opportunities and a supportive workplace culture. Join a team dedicated to excellence in aviation support and make a meaningful impact on the future of military operations in the UK.

Benefits

Up to 6% contributory pension scheme

29 days' annual leave plus bank holidays

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts across 1,000 retailers

ShareSave scheme

Paid volunteering day

Wellbeing app

Funding for qualifications and apprenticeships

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years in an airworthiness environment with Merlin aircraft.
• Ability to hold Certificate of Competency for Supervisory level.

Responsibilities

• Support Aircraft Engineering services at RNAS Culdrose.
• Ensure compliance with operational deliverables in a regulated environment.

Skills

Airworthiness environment experience

Merlin Aircraft Engineering knowledge

Lean Operating Procedures

Health and Safety regulations

Tool Control and Quality Practices

Education

Certificate of Competency for Supervisory level

Maintenance Human Factors Course

Tools

Engineering and Asset Management Systems

Naval Air Publications

Compound Interactive Electronic Technical Publications (CIETP)

Job description

Aircraft Engineering Supervisor (Mechanical) (Merlin)

Posting Start Date: 10 Mar 2025

Location: Helston, Cornwall, GB, TR12 7RH

Contract Type: Full Time

Job Advertisement:

Aircraft Engineering Supervisor (Mechanical) (Merlin)
RNAS Culdrose, Helston TR12 7RH
Competitive salary with excellent benefits
38 hours per week, Monday to Friday, day shifts

Are you looking for your next step in aircraft engineering? Do you want to have a positive impact on ensuring a safe future for the UK? At Serco, we have exciting opportunities for a Mechanical Supervisor (Merlin) to join us at the Royal Navy Air Station (RNAS) Culdrose, Helston.

We're proud to 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.

What you'll need:

• Minimum of 3 years working in an airworthiness environment, relevant experience for the Merlin aircraft
• Hold/have 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 be able to complete a 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: 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.

Discover more about our careers in Defence, meet our team, and find out more about what we offer on our website. We’re also a signatory of the UK Government's Women in Defence Charter, you can learn more about how we're championing women in Defence, too.

Please click on the apply button to complete your application. Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when that happens, we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.

At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We're 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're 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.