Site Support Engineer

Serco; Alrewas; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in defence is seeking a Site Support Engineer in the Falklands for a permanent position. This role involves maintaining radar systems and performing both technical and non-technical duties. Applicants should be self-motivated, possess good communication skills, and be capable of working at height. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Up to 6% contributory pension scheme

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

BUPA Anytime HealthLine

Wellbeing app and cash plans for healthcare

Discounts with around 1,000 retailers

ShareSave scheme

Paid volunteering day each year

Qualifications

• Capability to work alone and in a team.
• Ability to follow processes consistently.

Responsibilities

• Support the Site Manager and Radar Engineer to deliver radar system availability.
• Assist in preventative and corrective maintenance on radar systems.
• Engage with RAF customer representatives and support non-technical duties.

Skills

Self-motivated

Good written and verbal communication skills

Working at height

MS Office

Driving Licence

Vehicle Maintenance

Inventory Control

Food Hygiene

Job description

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Site Support Engineer-Radar
Falkland Islands
Permanent, Full time, 37 hours per week (2 months on, 2 months off roster)

Competitive salary plus benefits

Serco have an exciting opportunity for a Site Support Engineer to join the fantastic team in the Falklands.

You will join the team to maintain the TPS59 Radar at the RRH Radar site ensuring that targets, quality compliance, safety, continuous improvement and other contractual obligations are met at site. As the Support Engineer you will also support all non-technical duties including heliops, bar duty, cooking, site clearance.

Main responsibilities of the role include:

• Support the Site Manager and Radar Engineer to deliver 95% availability of both the Primary and Secondary radar systems.
• Assist in the delivery of 1st/ 2nd line preventative maintenance on the TPS59 Radar Systems
• Assist in the delivery of 1st/ 2nd and 3rd line corrective maintenance on the TPS59 Radar System
• Engaging with the RAF customer and their representatives.
• Provide out of hours call out to support radar availability when required
• Support the Site Manger and Radar Engineer to maximise the overall system availability
• Control of all tools and test equipment required to support at radar site.
• Control of Spares inventory at the radar site.
• Control of all Lubricants at the radar site.
• Carryout non-technical tasks at the radar site.

What you’ll need to do the role:

Skills & Attributes:

• Self-motivated, capable of working alone and within a team
• Ability to follow processes consistently and methodically
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Working at height
• MS Office
• Driving Licence
• Vehicle Maintenance
• Inventory Control
• Food Hygiene

What we offer:

• Salary:Competitive salaries with annual reviews
• Pension:Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
• Training and development:We offer a wide range of learning opportunities with 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.

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Please click on the apply button to complete your application.Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when that happens, we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.

At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working. As a proud Disability Confident Leader and holder of the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard, disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview.