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Aircraft Structures Bay Composite and Metal Supervisor
RAF Brize Norton Carterton, Oxfordshire, OX18 3LX
Permanent
Full time, Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week
Competitive salary plus benefits
At RAF Brize Norton in Oxfordshire, Serco has been providing multi-activity and engineering support since 1997. Serco proudly supports the RAF and MoD, supplying around 20 different services onsite, from engine and aircraft maintenance, to fuelling and ground control services. RAF Brize Norton is the largest operating base within the Royal Air Force, providing air transport and air-to-air refuelling to the RAF fleet, and as a Structures and Composite Bay Supervisor, you will contribute enormously to the vital work carried out here. You’ll also be part of the wider team, with 5,800 service personnel, 1,200 contractors and 300 civil servants on site.
The bay is responsible for RAF Brize Norton C-17 aircraft airframe structural and composite repairs, metal fabrication, and damage assessments. Work is carried out within the structures bay and on the aircraft, both in the hangar and on the line. The team are required to work at height and in confined spaces on the C17 aircraft.
Main Accountabilities:
- Supervise, inspect, certify the work, and ensure the completeness of the metal repair tasks.
- Competency to operate workshop machines and hand tools used in airframe structural work and composite repair.
- Perform structural fitting tasks on military aircraft, ensuring all work meets the highest quality and safety standards.
- Interpret and work from engineering drawings, technical manuals, and work instructions.
- Use hand and power tools to assemble, fit, and install structural components.
- Conduct inspections of structural components to ensure proper fit and alignment.
- Document all work performed and maintain accurate records.
- Collaborate effectively with other team members and departments to ensure efficient workflow and high-quality output.
- Ensure that all repairs and rectification tasks are correctly certified and that records of maintenance carried out are correct and complete. Report to the Structures Bay Manager any condition of the aircraft (or component), which could hazard safety.
- Must implement and promote a “Zero Harm” Open Reporting Safety Culture where all individuals are willing and able to report any issue or event which they believe has or could potentially lead to a Safety risk.
What you need to do the job:
- Will have successfully completed a recognised Civilian Engineering or Aviation BTEC/ONC/ NVQ Level 3, or equivalent, or military course in Aircraft Engineering and Metal repairs.
- Previous experience in Armed Forces or industry on full time supervision of aircraft engineering maintenance/ repair activities.
What we offer:
- Salary: Competitive salaries with annual reviews
- Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
- Holidays: 24 days annual leave
- 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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