Composite Technician I – Hands-On Repairs & Career Growth

Serco Group Plc; Carterton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension

Holidays: 25 days leave + 8 bank hols

Training & development: 1,100+ courses

Wellbeing: EAP & healthline

Discounts: Retail discounts

ShareSave scheme

Volunteer day

Job summary

Serco Group plc at RAF Brize Norton in Oxfordshire is seeking an Aircraft Structures Technician to contribute to vital repairs on the C-17 fleet. You will work in the structures bay, on the aircraft, in the hangar and on the line, including work at height and in confined spaces.

You will require a recognised qualification in advanced composite repairs and experience in composite manufacture, maintenance or repair, ideally from Armed Forces or industry.

Qualifications

• Recognised qualification in advanced composite repairs (BTEC/NVQ or equivalent).
• Experience in Armed Forces or industry on composite manufacture, maintenance, or repair.

Responsibilities

• Current working knowledge and experience of laminating, trimming and assembly of composite materials, including 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 records of maintenance carried out are correct and complete.

Skills

Composite laminating

Carbon fibre layups

Fibreglass layups

Vacuum bagging

Curing processes

Engineering drawings

Maintenance records

Tools operation

Education

BTEC/NVQ or equivalent in advanced composite repairs

Job description

Serco Group plc at RAF Brize Norton in Oxfordshire is seeking an Aircraft Structures Technician to contribute to vital repairs on the C-17 fleet. You will work in the structures bay, on the aircraft, in the hangar and on the line, including work at height and in confined spaces.

You will require a recognised qualification in advanced composite repairs and experience in composite manufacture, maintenance or repair, ideally from Armed Forces or industry.