Aircraft Mechanical Senior Supervisor

Serco Group Plc; Syerston; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking Certifying Staff to manage aircraft maintenance at various RAF locations in the UK. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, fault diagnosis skills, and the ability to lead maintenance teams. This role offers a competitive salary, extensive training opportunities, and a supportive working environment with numerous benefits including pension and wellbeing programs.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension scheme up to 6%

Employee Assistance Programme

Training and development opportunities

Early finish at 3pm on Fridays

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar engineering background and proven experience or potential to hold Certifying Staff responsibilities.
• Competence in using IT and ready to travel around the UK.
• Ideally, have working knowledge of military or civilian aircraft maintenance documentation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct preventive and corrective maintenance on contract-related aircraft.
• Lead maintenance teams and optimise output to meet business needs.
• Perform roles such as Aircraft Manager and Team Leader as needed.

Skills

Fault diagnosis skills

Communication skills

Technical competence

Education

MOD Phase 2 technical training or suitable civilian training

Job description

Overview

Fulfil the responsibilities and duties of Certifying Staff in accordance with Serco GMS policies and military regulatory policies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct preventive 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.
• Lead and participate in aircraft activities, including ground movement and preparation for transportation.
• Lead, manage, supervise, and control assigned maintenance teams.
• Optimise output to meet business needs and demonstrate commitment to Operational Excellence and Continuous Improvement.
• Perform additional roles as required such as Aircraft Manager (Depth-level Maintenance), Team Leader (Mobile), Building Custodian, and Issue Centre Custodian.
• 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 Certifying Staff responsibilities.
• Have experience in equivalent civilian industry or Armed Forces in a relevant trade group.
• Possess good fault diagnosis skills, demonstrating an understanding of aircraft systems.
• Technically competent.
• Hold full driving licence.
• Possess good communication skills both written and verbal.
• Be competent using IT.
• Ideally, have been previously employed within a Part 145 organisation.
• Ideally, have working knowledge of military or civilian aircraft maintenance documentation and publications.
• Be prepared to travel around the UK which may involve overnight stays and hold a full driving licence; be medically fit to work in an aircraft engineering environment, with manual handling and aircraft rigging and de-rigging (physically demanding).

About Serco

Here at Serco we support the development of the RAF's next generation of aircrew, engineers and air traffic controllers through our unique contract with the Air Cadet organisation. We maintain and manage their fleet of gliders, and as one of our Aircraft Engineers, you'll play a key role in keeping these aircraft operational and in the air.

Benefits and Rewards

• Salary range of £34,962 - £38,236 per annum on successful completion of a 3 months' probation period. Additional allowance may be applied subject to role requirements.
• Trade Allowance may be provided subject to role requirements and successful completion of training and authorisations granted.
• Early Finish: 3pm on a Friday.
• Free car parking 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: A wide range of learning opportunities with over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships, mentoring opportunities, and focus on internal progression.
• Wellbeing: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, BUPA Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, Simplyhealth cash plans to claim back healthcare costs, 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres.
• Discounts: Savings across around 1,000 retailers.
• Employee networks: Dedicated networks for support, sharing challenges, ideas, and networking.
• Charity: Paid volunteering day each year; option to donate to charity tax-free through Payroll Giving Scheme.