Merlin Helicopter Force Support Coordinator

TN United Kingdom; Helston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

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Merlin Helicopter Force Support Coordinator, Helston

Client: Serco

Location: Helston, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

Job Description:

Merlin Helicopter Force Support Coordinator
RNAS Culdrose, Cornwall
Full time, Permanent hours per week - Monday to Friday
Competitive salary plus benefits

Serco is recruiting a Merlin Helicopter Force Support Coordinator based at RNAS Culdrose in Cornwall. This role is part of the AESAS team and manages requirements for ASE/ASSE/HUSLE, modular support, and tooling to support Merlin Helicopter Force (MHF) tasking. It also oversees maintenance and control of ASE/ASSE/HUSLE, modular support, and tooling AinU’s, acting as the MHF lead JAMES Officer, SME, and mentor on site.

Main Responsibilities:

• Assist MHF units with mobile equipment prep and recovery.
• Provide SME advice and mentoring to MHF SSRs.
• Produce standardised risk and COSHH assessments for MHF, conduct reviews with MHF SSRs.
• Advise on booking, transportation, and packing of mobile equipment, including dangerous goods.
• Authorize liaising with DSAE(M), CPOMER, TAS units, industry on primary/secondary purposes.
• Sign engineering documentation as appropriate.
• Coordinate with Sqn SSRs on ASE/GSE/HUSLE, modular support, and tooling issues, assess and act on asset movement, servicing, and escalation.
• Assist in preparation/recovery of embarked support equipment per MHF OPS schedule.
• Update electronic data tracking systems post-servicing.
• Conduct mobile scissor lift and maritime staging instructions as needed.
• Produce/review risk/COSHH assessments.
• Notify Serco AESAS Support Manager of business risks and customer complaints.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in military/industry airworthiness environment.
• Recent Merlin HM MK2 experience at MAM-P Authority Level G.
• Access to RESOLVE, JAMES, GOLDesp, MJDI, CIETP systems.
• FGSSC or equivalent qualification.
• Servicing on ASE/GSE/HUSLE equipment; certified in Mobile Scissor Lift and Maritime Staging training; ISO packer; Risk Assessor; Tool Controller.
• Completed MOD, NCHQ, local training relevant to civilian contractors at RNAS Culdrose MMO.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety, COSHH, Tool Control, Engineering, Asset Management Systems.
• Maintenance Human Factors Course completed.
• Understanding of Airworthiness Engineering Safety and Compliance (MAA, MAOS).
• Ability to work effectively under pressure, with initiative and efficiency.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary plus benefits.
• Up to 6% pension contribution.
• Days annual leave.
• Health and wellbeing support, including Employee Assistance, health plans, and discounts.
• Inclusive, supportive culture with development opportunities.

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