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Competitive Salary Plus Benefits
Serco have an exciting opportunity for a Radar Engineer to join the team in Alnwick, Northumberland to support the maintenance of the TPS-77 Radar.
Radar Engineer TPS-77
Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 2AX
Permanent, Full time, 37 hours per week
Competitive Salary Plus Benefits
Serco have an exciting opportunity for a Radar Engineer to join the team in Alnwick, Northumberland to support the maintenance of the TPS-77 Radar.
You will be responsible for ensuring KPI targets, quality compliance, safety, continuous improvement and other contractual obligations are met at site. You will report to and support the TPS-77 Site Technical Manager to provide excellent day to day operational delivery.
Main Responsibilities Of The Role Include
* Deliver 1st/ 2nd line Preventative maintenance on the TPS-77 Radar Systems
* Deliver 1st/ 2nd / 3rd line Corrective maintenance on the TPS-77 Radar Systems
* Responsible for quality compliance, safety, continuous improvement and other contractual obligations are met with regards to the TPS-77 systems.
* Engaging with the relevant internal and external organisations and key stakeholders in order to build and maintain Serco’s reputation.
* Provide out of hours call out to support radar availability when required
* Maintain and review radar technical manuals
* Maintain and manage all tools and test equipment required to support TPS-77 system.
* Support the Site Technical Manger to maximise the overall system availability
* Spares management of the Brizlee-wood inventory
* Provide a site support to Lockheed Martin when required
What You’ll Need To Do The Role
* Holds recognised Electronics and Electrical Qualification.
* At least 2 years TPS-77 radar experience or other LM radars
* Fully conversant with Serco governance policies and procedures.
* Builds and maintains strong relationships with RAF personnel on the radar sites.
* Excellent communication skills at all levels.
* Proven track record in maintaining the TPS-77 or other LM radars.
* Understanding RAF processes
* Proven track record of successful maintaining other radar systems.
* Proven practical and pragmatic understanding of service delivery.
* Working within a team, communicating within the team and with customers.
* Innovative thinker.
* Customer retention/satisfaction.
* Understanding of availability contracts
* Able to gain and maintain SC/DV Security clearance.
What We Offer
Salary: Competitive salaries with annual reviews
Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
Holidays: 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
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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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.
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