Aircraft Technician - Merlin

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd

Helston

On-site

GBP 28,000 - 40,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Pension
Annual leave
Training opportunities
Wellbeing programmes
Retail discounts
ShareSave scheme
Employee networks
Volunteer day

Job summary

Serco Limited is seeking an Aircraft Technician (Merlin) in Helston to support the Merlin operations at RNAS Culdrose. The role focuses on hands-on aircraft engineering, servicing Merlin systems, and delivering contracted tasks to regulatory standards.

The position requires airworthiness experience, knowledge of Merlin aircraft and maintenance practices, and a commitment to safety. Training and development opportunities are provided within a supportive, security-conscious environment.

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 3 years working in an airworthiness environment, relevant experience for the Merlin aircraft or hands on Rotary experience.
  • Previous experience of working with Merlin aircraft engineering and aircraft systems/ Merlin aircraft servicing and support equipment
  • An understanding of Lean Operating Procedures
  • An understanding of Naval Air Publications and CIETP
  • Commitment to adhering to Health and Safety, COSHH Regulations, Tool Control and Quality Practices
  • An understanding of engineering and asset management systems
  • To have completed a Maintenance Human Factors course

Responsibilities

  • Carry out aircraft engineering fitter tasks to contracted specifications and ensure customer policy and regulations are met.
  • Maintain high safety and quality standards in line with HASAW and COSHH.
  • Attend further training courses to develop skills and knowledge and perform administration duties as required

Skills

Airworthiness experience
Merlin aircraft knowledge
Lean operating procedures
Naval Air Publications CIETP
Health & safety awareness
Engineering asset management systems
Maintenance Human Factors

Tools

Merlin aircraft systems
AES/IMOS contractual practices

Job description

Aircraft Technician - Merlin

Company: Serco Limited

Salary: £0.01-0.01 per annum

Hours: Full-time

Location: Helston, TR12 7RH

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 12 Aug 2026

Closing date: 10 Sept 2026

- MerlinRNAS Culdrose, Helston TR12 7RHCompetitive Salary with excellent benefitsFull time, Permanent38 hours per week contracts available, working a day routineAre you looking to develop a career in aviation supporting the Royal Navy?Do you have hands on aircraft experience? If so, we'd love to hear from you.At Serco, we have some exciting opportunities for Aircraft Technicians (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 AESES (Air Engineering 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.You’ll support aircraft engineering services across both the IMOS and AESAS contracts, supporting operational deliverables and interfaces in a highly regulated environment. Carrying out work as an aircraft engineering fitter, you’ll complete contracted tasks ensuring customer policy and regulations are met to a high standard (including the Health and Safety at Work (HASAW) Act 1974 and Customer Policy and Regulations), while ensuring any customer complaints or quality issues and business risks are raised with team leads. You will be entrusted with completing any administration duties required for the role and be committed to attending further training courses to develop your skills and knowledge.What you’ll need to do the role:

What you’ll need to do the role:
  • Minimum of 3 years working in an airworthiness environment, relevant experience for the Merlin aircraft or hands on Rotary experience
  • Previous experience of working with Merlin aircraft engineering and aircraft systems/ Merlin aircraft servicing and support equipment
  • An understanding of Lean Operating Procedures
  • An understanding of Naval Air Publications and Compound – Interactive Electronic Technical Publications (CIETP)
  • Commitment to adhering to Health and Safety, the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations, Tool Control and Quality Practices
  • An understanding of engineering and asset management systems
  • To have completed a Maintenance Human Factors course
What we offer:
  • Salary: Competitive salaries with annual reviews
  • Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
  • Holidays: 29days' 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.

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