Supervisor (Mechanical)

Serco Limited; Helston; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Training & development

Wellbeing program

Retail discounts

Payroll giving

Employee networks

Holidays 29 days

Job summary

Serco Limited in the United Kingdom is seeking a Supervisor Aircraft Engineer (Mechanical) to oversee Merlin Aircraft workshop activities, ensuring safety, compliance and airworthiness in line with Ministry of Defence standards.

You will mentor colleagues, support training, and drive improvements in maintenance planning, procedures, and performance, contributing to national capability and reliable service.

Qualifications

• Recognised supervisory qualifications on any aircraft type, with experience on mechanical aircraft systems/components.
• Recognised supervisory qualifications backed by related industry experience.
• At least 6 months’ Merlin aircraft experience within the last 24 months.
• Service Certificate of Competency or CofC Board completion.
• Maintenance Human Factors Course completed.

Responsibilities

• Ensure employees are authorised to carry out contracted tasks in line with Customer Regulations and Procedures.
• Make sure all contracted engineering tasks follow current policy, regulatory standards, and statutory requirements.
• Monitor work to ensure tasks are completed safely, correctly, and within required timelines.
• Flag business risks, customer complaints, and quality concerns to Departmental Management.
• Support the development of colleagues by identifying training needs and providing 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

Recognised supervisory qualifications

Supervisory qualifications with sector

Education

Service Certificate of Competency

Maintenance Human Factors Course

Job description

Location & Pay

Location: RNAS Culdrose, Helston, TR12 7RH

Salary: Competitive salary plus excellent benefits

Schedule: 38 hours per week

Company: Serco Limited

Salary: £0.1-0.1 per annum

Hours: Full-time

Location: Cornwall, TR12 7RH

Job type: Permanent

Role Summary

Ready to impact a better future?As a Supervisor Aircraft Engineer (Mechanical) in our Serco Defence team, you’ll play a key role in ensuring Merlin Aircraft or Off-Aercraft 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 Supervisor Aircraft Engineer (Mechanical)

• Ensure employees are authorised to carry out contracted tasks in line with Customer Regulations and Procedures.
• Make sure all contracted engineering tasks follow current policy, regulatory standards, and statutory requirements.
• Monitor work to ensure tasks are completed safely, correctly, and within required timelines.
• Flag business risks, customer complaints, and quality concerns to Departmental Management.
• Support the development of colleagues by identifying training needs and providing 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.

Essential Qualities

• Recognised supervisory qualification(s) on any aircraft type, supported by experience on mechanical aircraft systems/components.
• Recognised supervisory qualification(s) supported by experience from a related industry.

Desirable Qualities

• At least 6 months’ experience working on Merlin aircraft or relevant components within the last 24 months.
• A Service Certificate of Competency or successful completion of the Serco Supervisory Management and Documentation Course and CofC Board.
• Strong supervisory experience with solid knowledge of Merlin 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.

Career Development

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.
• Holidays: 29 days plus bank holidays

Additional Information

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