Aircraft Mechanical Supervisor - Merlin

Serco Limited; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Defence is seeking an Aircraft Mechanical Supervisor for the Merlin project at RNAS Culdrose. This role involves overseeing aircraft engineering services, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and supporting operational deliverables. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in an airworthiness environment and a strong understanding of Merlin aircraft systems. The position offers competitive salary, excellent benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Pension scheme

29 days annual leave

Training and development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Healthcare plans

Leisure discounts

ShareSave scheme

Paid volunteering days

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years in an airworthiness environment.
• Good knowledge of Merlin Aircraft Engineering and Systems.

Responsibilities

• Support Aircraft Engineering services at RNAS Culdrose.
• Deliver activities for repair and maintenance of military aircraft.

Skills

Airworthiness

Engineering Management

Health and Safety

Education

Certificate of Competency for Supervisory level

Tools

Lean Operating Procedures

Maintenance Human Factors Course

Job description

Aircraft Mechanical Supervisor - Merlin
RNAS Culdrose, Helston TR12 7RH
Competitive salary with excellent benefits
38 hours per week, Monday to Friday, day shifts

Are you looking for your next step in aircraft engineering? Do you want to have a positive impact on ensuring a safe future for the UK? At Serco, we have exciting opportunities for a Mechanical Supervisor (Merlin) to join us at the Royal Navy Air Station (RNAS) Culdrose, Helston.

We're proud to support the IMOS (Integrated Merlin Operational Support) and the AESAS (Aircraft Engineering Support and Aviation Support) at RNAS Culdrose, delivering activities ranging from the repair and maintenance of military aircraft to off-aircraft support services. Culdrose is one of the Navy's two principal air bases and one of the busiest military airfields in the UK.

Our Aircraft Engineers support Aircraft Engineering services at RNAS Culdrose across both AESAS and IMOS Contracts, supporting operational deliverables and interfaces in a highly regulated environment.

What you'll need:

1. Minimum of 3 years working in an airworthiness environment, relevant experience for the Merlin aircraft
2. Hold or be able to hold a Certificate of Competency for Supervisory level
3. Good working knowledge of Merlin Aircraft Engineering and Aircraft Systems, Merlin Aircraft Servicing and Support Equipment, Lean Operating Procedures, Naval Air Publications, CIETP, Health and Safety, COSHH Regulations, Tool Control, and Quality Practices
4. An understanding of Engineering and Asset Management Systems
5. Completed or able to complete a Maintenance Human Factors Course

What we offer:

• Salary: Competitive salaries with annual reviews
• Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
• Holidays: 29 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Training and development: Wide range of learning opportunities, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships, mentoring, and internal progression
• Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme, healthline, wellbeing app, healthcare plans, leisure discounts
• Discounts: Savings across around 1,000 retailers
• ShareSave scheme: Save regularly and buy Serco shares at a discount
• Employee networks: Supportive communities for staff
• Charity: Paid volunteering days and payroll giving options

Discover more about our careers in Defence, meet our team, and learn about our initiatives on our website. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, supporting flexible working and reasonable adjustments for candidates. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria.

Please apply promptly as applications may close early due to volume. We look forward to your application.