Aircraft Supervisor - Mechanical

Serco; Syerston; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking an Aircraft Supervisor - Mechanical at RAF Syerston. This full-time role involves leading maintenance on Viking aircraft, supervising engineering personnel, and managing ground operations. Candidates should have MOD Phase 2 technical training and strong fault diagnosis skills. The company offers competitive salaries, a pension scheme, and various employee perks including training opportunities and wellbeing support.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Training and development

Free car parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experienced in a similar engineering background.
• Proven potential to hold supervisory responsibilities.
• Hold a full driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise maintenance teams for aircraft.
• Conduct preventative and corrective maintenance.
• Manage aircraft ground movement activities.

Skills

Fault diagnosis skills

Communication skills

Basic IT skills

Education

MOD Phase 2 technical training or suitable civilian training

Job description

Aircraft Supervisor Mechanical

RAF Syerston

Newark on Trent, NG 5NN (bordering Lincolnshire)

Full Time, Permanent ( hours per week)

Salary of £, per annum on a successful completion of a 3 months’ probation period. (Additional allowance may be applied subject to role requirement)

Serco have an exciting role as an Aircraft Supervisor – Mechanical (unlicenced) at RAF Syerston, working under MAA Pt / RA1. We are looking for an individual who is able to lead and supervise engineering personnel, carrying out maintenance on Viking and other contract‑related aircraft at RAF Syerston and other locations throughout the UK.

Main accountabilities:

• Fulfill the responsibilities and duties of Support Staff with Supervisory Responsibilities in accordance with Serco GMS policies and military regulatory policies
• Conduct preventative 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.
• Manage, supervise, 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 Deputy Aircraft Manager (Depth‑level Maintenance), Deputy Team Leader (Mobile), Line Supervisor, Building Custodian, and Issue Centre Custodian.

What you need to do the role:

• 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 support staff with supervisory responsibilities
• Possess good fault diagnosis skills, demonstrating a thorough understanding of aircraft systems.
• Hold full driving licence.
• Possess good communication skills both written and verbal.
• Have basic IT skills

What we offer:

• Trade Allowance: Trade Allowance may be provided subject to role requirements and successful completion of training and authorisations granted.
• Early Finish: A 3pm finish on a Friday.
• Free carparking: Free carparking at Syerston
• Salary: Competitive salaries with annual reviews
• Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
• Holidays: days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Training and development: We offer a wide range of learning opportunities with over 1, internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships, mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression
• Wellbeing: 7 Employee Assistance Programme, BUPA Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, Simplyhealth cash plans to claim back money towards healthcare costs, % off at Serco‑managed leisure centres
• Discounts: Save across around 1, 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.

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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. 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 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.