Aircraft Supervisor

Serco Group Plc; Helston; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holidays: 29 days plus bank holidays

Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension

Training and development: Over 1,100+?

Health and wellbeing: Employee Support

Discounts

Charity: Payroll Giving

Employee networks

Job summary

Serco Group plc in the United Kingdom is recruiting for a Defence supervisor role focused on avionic systems. You will ensure contracted tasks follow policies, monitor work, and mentor colleagues within the Merlin environment to maintain safety and quality.

The role requires recognised supervisory qualifications with experience on avionic aircraft systems, and may involve BPSS clearance and security vetting for work in secure environments.

Qualifications

• Recognised supervisory qualification(s) on any aircraft type with experience on avionic systems/components.
• Recognised supervisory qualification(s) with experience from a related industry.

Responsibilities

• Monitor work to ensure tasks are completed safely, correctly and within required timelines.
• Flag business risks, customer complaints and quality concerns to management.
• Support the development of colleagues by identifying training needs and mentoring where requested.

Skills

Supervisory qualification

Avionic systems experience

Job description

(Avionics)You'll be entrusted to:

• Ensure employees are authorised to carry out contracted tasks in line with Customer Regulations and Procedures.
• Make sure all contracted engineering tasks follow current policy, regulatory standards, and statutory requirements.
• Monitor work to ensure tasks are completed safely, correctly, and within required timelines.
• Flag business risks, customer complaints, and quality concerns to Departmental Management.
• Support the development of colleagues by identifying training needs and providing mentoring when requested.
• Promote compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, environmental procedures, the Serco Naval Air Command Unit Manual, Customer Regulations, and the Serco Management System.

Does this sound like you?You'll be a great fit for this role if you have,

EssentialRecognised supervisory qualification(s) on any aircraft type, supported by experience on avionic aircraft systems/components.

Recognised supervisory qualification(s) supported by experience from a related industry,

Desirable

At least 6 months' experience working on Merlin aircraft or relevant components within the last 24 months. A Service Certificate of Competency or successful completion of the Serco Supervisory Management and Documentation Course and CofC Board.

Strong supervisory experience with solid knowledge of Merlin systems, support equipment, planning processes, and technical good understanding of health and safety, COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health), tool control, and quality practices.

Completion of a Maintenance Human Factors Course.

Vetting and checks

This role requires Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance, which involves verifying your identity, employment history, nationality, and criminal record to meet government security standards. In addition, depending on the nature of the role, you will need to obtain formal Security Clearance (such as CTC or SC), which includes more detailed background checks on employment, criminal record and financial history to ensure suitability for working in secure environments. Please note that UK residency requirements may apply for certain levels of clearance. You will also complete an Occupational Health Questionnaire so we can identify and provide any support you may need to undertake the role effectively.

What we offer

• Holidays: 29 days plus bank holidays
• Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
• Training and development: Over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships (including L3 Team Leader and L5 Operations Manager apprenticeships), mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression
• Health and wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme, Bupa Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres, and 24/7 access to a virtual GP service
• Discounts: Discounts across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel
• Charity: Tax-free charitable giving through Payroll Giving Scheme, donate your pennies from your monthly pay to the Serco People Fund Charity
• Employee networks: Our networks support inclusion and connection by providing spaces for collaboration, learning, and belonging. They represent and empower all our colleagues including LGBTQIA+ employees, women, parents and carers, people with disabilities, veterans, and people from all cultural backgrounds.

Let's impact a better future, together.

Job details

Profession: Defence

Employment type: Full Time

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Little bit about us

At Serco, everyone plays a vital part in delivering essential public services that make a real difference. As a global team of 50,000 people across Defence, Transport, Justice, Immigration, Healthcare, Leisure and Citizen Services, we're united by a shared purpose: to improve the services that communities rely on. Guided by our values of Trust, Care, Innovation and Pride, our people make meaningful impact, every single day.