Composite Technician

Serco Limited; Carterton; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering support company is seeking a Composite Technician to work at RAF Brize Norton in Carterton. The role involves performing composite repairs on C-17 aircraft and requires a strong background in laminating and trimming composite materials along with relevant qualifications. The position offers competitive salaries, 25 days of leave, and various employee benefits such as a contributory pension scheme and training opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salaries with annual reviews

Contributory pension scheme up to 6%

25 days leave plus 8 bank holidays

Wide range of training opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts across numerous retailers

ShareSave scheme

Paid volunteering day for charity support

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of laminating and trimming composite materials.
• Completed recognized qualifications or military courses in advanced composite repairs.
• Experience in armed forces or industry on composite maintenance or repair activities.

Responsibilities

• Perform composite repairs on C-17 aircraft.
• Ensure accurate documentation of all work performed.
• Collaborate with team members for efficient workflow.

Skills

Laminating and trimming composite materials

Workshop machines and hand tools

Interpreting engineering drawings

Functional IT skills

Documenting work and maintaining records

Effective teamwork

Education

BTEC/ONC/NVQ Level 3 in Advanced composite repairs

Job description

Composite Technician

RAF Brize Norton, Carterton, Oxfordshire, OX18 3LX

Permanent

Mon-Fri Working Regime 40 hours per week

Typically:

x 2 weeks of Day Shifts- Monday - Friday, (08:00 - 17.00)

x 1 week of x 4 Evening shifts Mon-Thu ( 16:00 - 02:00 )

25 days leave plus 8 bank holidays.

Salary

Salary Dependent on Responsibilities Skills & Experience

£48,400 Supervisor - Senior Technician

£44,000 Producer - Technician

At RAF Brize Norton in Oxfordshire, Serco has been providing multi-activity and engineering support since 1997. Serco proudly supports 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, and as an Aircraft Structures Technician, you will contribute enormously to the vital work carried out here. You'll also be part of the wider team, with 5,800 service personnel, 1,200 contractors and 300 civil servants on site.

The bay is responsible for RAF Brize Norton C-17 aircraft structural and composite repairs. Work is carried out within the structures bay and on the aircraft, both in the hangar and on the line. The team are required to work at height and in confined spaces on the C-17 aircraft.

Main Accountabilities

• Current working knowledge and experience of laminating and trimming composite materials. Including but not limited to, Carbon fibre and Fibreglass wet layups, vacuum bagging, hot bonder curing, damage assessment, scarfing, honeycomb core replacement, surface preparation and adhesive preparation and use.
• Competency to operate workshop machines and hand tools.
• Interpret and work from engineering drawings, technical manuals, and work instructions.
• Functional IT skills to access technical information and maintenance records.
• Document all work performed and maintain accurate records.
• Collaborate effectively with other team members and departments to ensure efficient workflow and high-quality output.
• Ensure that all repairs and rectification tasks are correctly certified and that records of maintenance carried out are correct and complete.

What you need to do the job

• Working knowledge and experience of laminating and trimming of composite materials.
• Will have successfully completed a recognised BTEC/ONC/ NVQ Level 3, or equivalent, or military course in Advanced composite repairs.
• Previous experience in Armed Forces or industry on composite manufacture, maintenance, or repair activities.

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 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.

MoD Security Clearance. Due to the nature of the organisation, all employees of Serco are required to be security cleared to SC level. If successful in your application, we would support you with the SC process. As a guideline only, you would normally need to have been a UK resident for the last 5 consecutive years.