Assistant Shift Leader — 24/7 Radar Facility Ops

Serco Limited; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Internal courses and qualifications

Employee assistance programme

Discounts across retailers

Volunteer day

Employee networks

Job summary

Serco Limited at RAF Fylingdales, North Yorkshire, is seeking an Assistant Shift Leader to help deliver 24/7 SSPAR operation and maintenance. You will support continuous radar availability and ensure safe, efficient operation of SSPAR equipment and infrastructure.

The role blends technical oversight, leadership support and hands-on responsibilities, working with a skilled shift team to develop specialist skills and contribute to national defence through reliable service delivery.

Qualifications

• A minimum Level 3 engineering qualification and/or significant experience with HV/LV electrical and electronic systems.
• Authorised Person Electrical HV/LV or prior AP duties desirable.
• Experience with Safe Systems of Work environments and strong health, safety and compliance mindset.
• Knowledge of electrical, mechanical, HVAC, building services or distributed control systems.
• Confident communicator who can build trust with customers, colleagues, contractors and subcontractors.
• Self-motivated and adaptable, committed to continuous learning and development.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor SSPAR facilities, BMS and fire alarm systems onsite.
• Carry out Authorised Person duties for HV/LV systems for planned and reactive maintenance.
• Coordinate Safe Systems of Work in line with JSP 375 and site procedures.
• Maintain accurate operational records, investigate issues and produce improvement reports.
• Supervise engineering subcontractors across facilities, mechanical, electrical and radar systems.
• Stand in for the Shift Leader, supporting radar operations, diagnostics and site reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Health and safety

Self-motivated

Education

Level 3 engineering qualification

Tools

Building Management System (BMS)

Fire alarm systems

Job description

Serco Limited at RAF Fylingdales, North Yorkshire, is seeking an Assistant Shift Leader to help deliver 24/7 SSPAR operation and maintenance. You will support continuous radar availability and ensure safe, efficient operation of SSPAR equipment and infrastructure.

The role blends technical oversight, leadership support and hands-on responsibilities, working with a skilled shift team to develop specialist skills and contribute to national defence through reliable service delivery.