Fitter Engineer

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Helston; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Training & development

Wellbeing programme

Retail discounts

Charity schemes

Employee networks

Job summary

Serco Defence is seeking a Fitter Engineer to support off-aircraft workshop activities, ensuring safety, regulatory compliance, and high standards in line with MoD requirements. The role focuses on delivering reliable aircraft support and mentoring colleagues for growth.

The candidate should have relevant engineering experience, an engineering qualification, and familiarity with aircraft systems, safety, and maintenance practices.

Qualifications

• At least one year of relevant engineering training or experience.
• Level 2 Diploma in an Engineering discipline or recognised Apprenticeship.
• At least 6 months’ experience working on aircraft or relevant components within the last 24 months.
• Experience with aircraft systems, support equipment, planning processes, and technical publications.
• Solid understanding of health and safety, COSHH, tool control, and quality practices.
• Completion of a Maintenance Human Factors Course.

Responsibilities

• Work within the scope of authorisations to carry out contracted tasks in line with Customer Regulations and Procedures.
• Ensure all engineering tasks follow current policy, regulatory standards, and statutory requirements.
• Conduct work to ensure tasks are completed safely, correctly, and within required timelines.
• Support continual improvement and provide mentoring when requested.
• Promote compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, environmental procedures, the Serco Naval Air Command Unit Manual, Customer Regulations, and the Serco Management System.

Skills

Engineering experience

Aircraft systems knowledge

Health & safety

Maintenance Human Factors

COSHH & safety practices

Tool control

Education

Level 2 Diploma in Engineering or Apprenticeship

Job description

Location: RNAS Culdrose, Helston, TR12 7RH Salary: Competitive salary plus excellent benefits Schedule: 38 hours per week

Ready to impact a better future?As a Fitter Engineer (Any) in our Serco Defence team, you’ll play a key role in ensuring Off‑Aircraft Workshop activities are delivered safely, effectively, and to the high standards required by the Ministry of Defence. Your work will help ensure aircraft critical to national defence remain available, airworthy, and dependable — making a meaningful impact on colleagues, communities, and national capability.

You’ll help create impactful solutions by supporting operational output, maintaining safety and regulatory compliance, and helping colleagues grow through guidance, training, and mentoring. Your contribution will directly support our purpose — to impact a better future through trusted work that touches lives.

What you’ll do as a Fitter Engineer (Any)

You’ll be entrusted to:

• Work within the scope of authorisations to carry out contracted tasks in line with Customer Regulations and Procedures.
• Ensure all engineering tasks follow current policy, regulatory standards, and statutory requirements.
• Conduct work to ensure tasks are completed safely, correctly, and within required timelines.
• Support continual improvement and provide mentoring when requested.
• Promote compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, environmental procedures, the Serco Naval Air Command Unit Manual, Customer Regulations, and the Serco Management System.

Does this sound like you?

• At least one year of relevant engineering training or experience.
• A minimum of a Level 2 Diploma in an Engineering discipline or recognised Apprenticeship.
• At least 6 months’ experience working on aircraft or relevant components within the last 24 months.
• Experience and a working knowledge of aircraft systems, support equipment, planning processes, and technical publications.
• A good understanding of health and safety, COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health), tool control, and quality practices.
• Completion of a Maintenance Human Factors Course.

Vetting and checks:

This role requires Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance, which involves verifying your identity, employment history, nationality, and criminal record to meet government security standards. In addition, depending on the nature of the role, you will need to obtain formal Security Clearance (such as CTC or SC), which includes more detailed background checks on employment, criminal record, and financial history to ensure suitability for working in secure environments. Please note that UK residency requirements may apply for certain levels of clearance. You will also complete an Occupational Health Questionnaire so we can identify and provide any support you may need to undertake the role effectively.

Discover all you need to keep growingWe’re one of the top 1% of international employers, so you can have confidence you’ll be part of a highly supportive culture with leaders you can count on to help you achieve your goals. From mentoring and training to our focus on internal progression, we’re proud to offer clear development opportunities – and the support and tools to help you seize them.

What we offer

• Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
• Training and development: Over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships (including L3 Team Leader and L5 Operations Manager apprenticeships), mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression
• Health and wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme, Bupa Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres, and 24/7 access to a virtual GP service
• Discounts: Discounts across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel
• Charity: Tax-free charitable giving through Payroll Giving Scheme, donate your pennies from your monthly pay to the Serco People Fund Charity
• Employee networks: Our networks support inclusion and connection by providing spaces for collaboration, learning, and belonging. They represent and empower all our colleagues including LGBTQIA+ employees, women, parents and carers, people with disabilities, veterans, and people from all cultural backgrounds.

Let’s impact a better future, together.