Aircraft Support Equipment Coordinator

Serco Limited; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days' annual leave plus bank hols

Contributory pension scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Serco Limited seeks an Aircraft Support Equipment Coordinator to ensure ASE/ASSE/HUSLE are managed, maintained and available for operations. You will support engineering governance and play a key role in aviation readiness at RNAS Yeovilton.

You will coordinate asset movements, supervise data, and ensure COSHH and risk assessments are up to date. This role demands strong organisation, communication and independent teamwork within CHF operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in military or civilian aviation, engineering, logistics or airworthiness environments.
• Knowledge of aircraft support equipment management and related engineering processes.
• Experience using asset management systems like JAMES or similar.
• Understanding of health and safety requirements and regulatory compliance.
• Strong organisational and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate Aircraft Support Equipment (ASE), Aircraft Specialist Support Equipment (ASSE), Helicopter Underslung Lifting Equipment (HUSLE) and Role Equipment for operations and training.
• Serve as the JAMES subject matter expert, guiding engineering and logistics teams.
• Monitor equipment holdings, maintenance schedules and asset records for compliance and availability.
• Coordinate movement, packing and transport of specialist equipment including deployment activities.
• Produce risk assessments and COSHH documentation; maintain assurance records.
• Support audits, inspections, governance activities and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure equipment requirements are met.
• Maintain records and reporting to support airworthiness and engineering compliance.

Skills

Aviation logistics

JAMES system

Health and safety

Organisational skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Independent work

Tools

JAMES asset mgmt system

Job description

Aircraft Support Equipment Coordinator

Location: RNAS Yeovilton, Yeovil, BA22 8HT

Salary: Competitive salary plus excellent benefits

Schedule: Full Time, 38 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Ready to impact a better future?

As an Aircraft Support Equipment Coordinator within the Commando Helicopter Force (CHF) team, you'll play a vital role in ensuring aircraft support equipment, specialist equipment and deployment assets are managed effectively, maintained correctly and available when needed. Your work will help support operational readiness, engineering assurance and safe aviation operations.

From coordinating critical support equipment to managing engineering data and compliance activities, you'll help create impactful solutions that enable military aviation operations to run safely and efficiently.

What you'll do:

• Manage and coordinate Aircraft Support Equipment (ASE), Aircraft Specialist Support Equipment (ASSE), Helicopter Underslung Lifting Equipment (HUSLE) and Role Equipment in support of operational and training requirements.
• Act as the Joint Asset Management and Engineering Solutions (JAMES) subject matter expert, providing guidance and support to engineering and logistics teams.
• Monitor equipment holdings, maintenance schedules and asset records to ensure compliance, accountability and operational availability.
• Coordinate the movement, packing and transportation of specialist equipment, including deployment and embarkation activities.
• Produce and maintain risk assessments, Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) documentation and supporting assurance records.
• Support audits, inspections, engineering governance activities and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure support equipment requirements are effectively managed and delivered.
• Maintain accurate records and reporting to support airworthiness and engineering compliance activities.

What you'll need:

• Experience within a military or civilian aviation, engineering, logistics or airworthiness environment.
• Knowledge of aircraft support equipment management and associated engineering processes.
• Experience using Joint Asset Management and Engineering Solutions (JAMES) or a similar asset management system.
• Understanding of health and safety requirements, risk assessments and regulatory compliance.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

What we offer:

• 28 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Up to 6% contributory pension scheme.
• Access to over 1,100 learning and development courses, professional qualifications and apprenticeship opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Programme, wellbeing support and 24/7 virtual GP access.
• Discounts across a wide range of retailers, leisure providers and travel services.
• One paid volunteering day per year.
• A supportive and inclusive culture where everyone can thrive and develop.

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, 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.

Why Serco?

At Serco, we bring together the right people, technology and partners to solve some of the world's most complex challenges. We provide critical services that improve the lives of millions of people every day. When you join Serco, you'll be part of a team that values innovation, collaboration and making a positive difference.