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Aircraft Refuelling Fuel Tanker Maintenance TechnicianRAF Brize Norton – OX18 3LXFull time Competitive salary plus benefits
At RAF Brize Norton in Oxfordshire, Serco has been providing multi-activity and engineering support since 1997. Serco proudly support 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.
We have an exciting opportunity to join the Tanker Team at Brize Norton as a Aircraft Refuelling Fuel Tanker Maintenance Technician.
Please see the shift pattern as follows:
Mon-Fri 40 Hour week07:00 hrs -16:00 Mon -Thu07:00 hrs
- 13:00 FriStandby out of hours commitment –standby duty is from home Mon-Fri. This standby week includes a weekend commitment to complete Runway Arrestor Gear Daily Checks. 07:30 -08:30 Sat and Sun. Standby weeks (including Sat & Sun Runway Arrestor Gear Daily Checks) are typically required every 6 weeks.This commitment attracts additional pay.
Main accountabilities:
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Ensure compliance with relevant Quality Systems.
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Ensure appropriate cooperation and support to internal, external and independent audit activities.
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Follow the Serco “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.
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Support Continuous Improvement to ensure that our teams drive for effectiveness, efficiency and improvements in the output and working environment
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Maintenance and rectification of the RAF Brize Norton aircraft refuelling vehicles, fuel transfer vehicles, TREPEL Cargo Lifters and associated equipment.
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Runway Arrestor Gear Daily Checks and Maintenance (Training will be provided)
What you'll need to do the role:
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Three years of experience in the Vehicle Maintenance or Mechanical Equipment Arena or equivalent. (Transferable skills from HGV, Vehicle, Plant Fitter, Aviation maintenance arena are all appropriate).
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Ability to effectively and safely complete maintenance and rectification tasks.
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Functional IT skills to use Electronic Technical Manuals and to update Maintenance Recording systems.
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Be an excellent team player with a “can-do safely” approach to work.
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Overtime as required.
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On the Job Training will be provided.
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Must have high standards of oral and written communication skills.
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Due to the nature of the role, you must be able to achieve MoD Security Clearance.
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MoD Security Clearance.
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Due to the nature of the organisation, all employees of Serco are required to be security cleared to SC level. If successful in your application, we would support you with the SC process. As a guideline only, you would normally need to have been a UK resident for the last 5 consecutive years.
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Further confirmation can be found on the National Security Vetting (NSV) website https://www.gov.uk/security-vetting-and-clearance. If you have not been a UK resident for the last 5 consecutive years, please be prepared to request an Overseas Criminal Records Check for these countries as you will be asked to provide this for referencing and security checks if you are successful.
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All Serco employees may be subject to drug and alcohol testing.
What we offer:
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Competitive salaries with annual reviews
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Up to 6% contributory pension scheme.
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25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
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A range of benefits to support the health and wellbeing of you and your family such as Employee Assistance Programme, Thrive App, Simply Health Plans, Annual Leave Purchase Scheme, free flu vaccines and more.
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Access to a huge range of discounts and exclusive deals such as Merlin Attractions, Mobile Phone discounts, Cinema discounts, Leisure, and Hospitality discounts.
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A fantastic culture and supportive team where you’ll get the chance to make a positive difference in a company passionate about diversity and inclusion.
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Company discounts which include cinema, merlin entertainment and online shopping and discounts on mobile phone plans and leisure centre memberships.
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Interesting and enjoyable work.
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Committed to professional and personal development with wide range of training and coaching opportunities to expand your capabilities.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
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