Senior Supervisor Aircraft Engineer (Merlin)

Serco Limited; Helston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the aviation sector has an opening for a Senior Supervisor Aircraft Engineer at RNAS Culdrose. The role involves leading the aircraft team in fabricating and repairing components for Merlin aircraft, ensuring compliance with all regulations while driving operational improvement. Ideal candidates possess a Service Certificate of Competency and a strong understanding of military aviation procedures.

Benefits

Pension scheme up to 6%

29 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Broad range of training opportunities

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts at around 1,000 retailers

Charity support and paid volunteering day

Qualifications

• Thorough understanding of rotary wing military (aviation) procedures required.
• Previous supervisory experience in aircraft engineering is essential.
• Excellent capability to work efficiently under pressure is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise the aircraft team activities.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, quality manual, and operational standards.
• Identify options to develop customer base and improve operational performance.

Skills

Leadership

People Management

Operational Efficiency

Risk Management

Education

Service Certificate of Competency

Maintenance Human Factors Course

Tools

GOLDesp

Job description

Senior Supervisor Aircraft Engineer (Merlin)
RNAS Culdrose, Helston, TR12 7RH
38 Hours per week- Monday- Friday
Competitive salary plus benefits

Serco have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Supervisor Aircraft Engineer to join our team based at RNAS Culdrose located in Helston. This site is one of the Navy's two principal air bases, and one of the busiest military airfields in the UK.The Senior Supervisor is responsible for coordination of the aircraft team along with conducting fabrication and repair of aircraft components and/or structures on Merlin aircraft.

Main Accountabilities:

• Responsible to the Serco Support Manager with respect to the structural repair of the Merlin aircraft or the components in accordance with the published procedures and instructions.
• Co-ordinate and supervise the team's day to day workload activities by allocating work as instructed by the Serco Support Manager.
• Complying with Serco's Quality Manual, HSE policy and all site regulations.
• To be authorised for third signature for own trade group.
• To support the Serco Support Manager in the operational performance of their team, whilst maintaining a compliant, efficient, and effective operation in line with contractual commitments and customer working procedures.
• Identify options to develop the customer base and provide our customers with innovative solutions and capability options to support their plans and business goals.
• Ensure team members retain currency to fulfil current roles.
• To have the ability to work a day's routine or a shift pattern in accordance with the Customer and operational requirements.
• Ensure the Serco Support Manager is made aware of all business risks.
• Ensure all verbal and written customer complaints and Quality issues are brought to the attention of the Serco Support Manager.
• Ensuring best practice and assurance of regulatory compliance by the utilisation of DASOR, Assure and any other reporting medium to capture and communicate findings and actions from engineering, safety and near miss events.
• Monitoring hazards and ensuring risks, and issues are identified and quantified.

What you'll need to do the role:

• Attained a Service Certificate of Competency (CoC) or successfully completed a local Serco Supervisory Management and Aircraft Documentation Course and CoC Board.
• Have a thorough understanding of rotary wing military (aviation) procedures.
• An understanding and proven experience of Airworthiness Engineering Safety and Compliance iaw Regulatory and Legislative requirements (MAA and MAOS).
• Previous supervisory experience and a thorough and good working knowledge of the following:
• Merlin Aircraft Engineering and Aircraft Systems (by Trade) - desirable.
• Merlin Aircraft Servicing and Support Equipment - desirable.
• Project Planning and Lean Operating Procedures.
• Naval Air Publications and Compound - Interactive Electronic Technical Publications (C-IETP) and Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) repair instructions. o Health and Safety, the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations, Tool Control and Quality Practices.
• Engineering and Asset Management Systems such as GOLDesp.
• Completed a Maintenance Human Factors Course.
• Excellent leadership and people management experience.
• An excellent capability to work productively, efficiently & effectively with initiative and drive under tight timescales and pressure whilst maintaining operational output.

What we offer:

• Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
• Holidays: 29days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• 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.