Communications & Information Support - Airfield Support Team (AST)

Serco Limited; England; On-site; GBP 33,000; Full time

Job description

Communications & Information Support - Airfield Support Team (AST)

RAF Brize Norton Carterton, Oxfordshire, OX18 3LX

Permanent

Full time, Monday - Friday

£32,602 per annum plus benefits

At RAF Brize Norton in Oxfordshire, Serco has been providing multi-activity and engineering support since 1997. Serco proudly support the RAF and MoD, supplying around 20 different services onsite, from engine and aircraft maintenance, to fuelling and ground control services. RAF Brize Norton is the largest operating base within the Royal Air Force, providing air transport and air-to-air refuelling to the RAF fleet.

Serco at RAF Brize Norton are looking to recruit a colleague for their Airfield Support Team

Key Accountabilities:

• Control of Managed Radio Equipment (MRE) masts and antennas, including liaison with the RAF Support team.
• Airfield frequency management; maintain and update frequency allocations.
• Air Traffic Technical Equipment Safeguarding.
• Participation in siting board meetings and liaison with Armament Safety personnel with reference to the siting of explosive storage areas.
• Support the provision of deployable public address systems.
• Building Custodian (management) of radio equipment buildings & facilities.

What you'll need to do the role:

• Pro-active interaction with customers.
• Proficient written and verbal communication using office 365.
• Must have the ability to work within an organisation that implements a strong safety culture and is able to assess, communicate and escalate issues and incidents appropriately.
• Air Traffic Control communication systems experience (Desirable)
• Experience of operating in an Airfield environment (Desirable)

What we offer:

• Salary:Competitive salaries with annual reviews.
• Pension:Up to 6% contributory pension scheme.
• Holidays:25 days leave plus 8 bank holidays.
• Training and development:We offer a wide range of learning opportunitieswith 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.