Composite Technician

Serco Group; Carterton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Training & development

Wellbeing programme

Employee discounts

ShareSave scheme

Job summary

Serco Group in the United Kingdom is seeking an Aircraft Structures Technician to support laminated and composite material work at RAF Brize Norton. The role covers carbon fibre and fibreglass layups, vacuum bagging, curing, and quality control on structural repairs.

You will interpret drawings, operate workshop tools, and maintain accurate records while collaborating across departments to ensure safety and efficiency on the hangar floor. Training and progression are offered.

Qualifications

• Must have current knowledge and experience of laminating, trimming and assembling composite materials.
• Recognised BTEC or NVQ or equivalent or advanced composite repairs course.
• Previous Armed Forces or industry experience in composite manufacture, maintenance, or repair.

Responsibilities

• Work with laminating, trimming and assembling composite materials including carbon fibre and fibreglass.
• Operate workshop machines and hand tools.
• Interpret and work from engineering drawings and manuals.
• Maintain and document maintenance records.
• Collaborate with team to ensure efficient workflow and high-quality output.
• Ensure all repairs are correctly certified and records are complete.

Skills

Laminating

Composite repair

Carbon fibre

Fibreglass wet layups

Vacuum bagging

Surface preparation

Adhesive preparation

Interpret engineering drawings

IT skills

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

BTEC or NVQ or equivalent

Tools

Workshop machines

Hand tools

Engineering drawings

IT systems

Job description

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Permanent

Salary Dependent on Responsibilities Skills & Experience

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 )

Due to an upgrade of our contract, we are expanding our team. Do you have current working knowledge and experience of laminating, trimming or assembly of composite materials? if so, we want to hear from you!

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, trimming and assembly of compositematerials. 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, trimming and assembly of composite materials.
• Will have successfully completed a recognised BTEC or NVQ or equivalent, or a course in advanced composite repairs.
• Previous experience in Armed Forces or industry on composite manufacture, maintenance, or repair activities.

What we offer:

• Advanced Composite course followed by On-the -job-training.
• Salary:Competitive salaries with annual reviews.
• Pension:Up to 6% contributory pension scheme.
• 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.

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.

To discover more about our careers in Defence, meet our team, and to find out more about what we offer, please follow this Link .We’re also a signatory of the UK GovernmentsWomen in Defence Charter, to find out more please click here .

Please click on the apply button to complete your application.Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when that happens, we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.

At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working. As a proud Disability Confident Leader and holder of the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard, disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview.