Overview
Composite Technician role at Serco based at RAF Brize Norton, Carterton, Oxfordshire, OX18 3LX. This is a permanent position with a 40-hour working week.
Typical shift regime: 2 weeks of Day Shifts (08:00 – 17:00) and 1 week of 4 Evening shifts (16:00 – 02:00).
Salary depends on responsibilities, skills and experience. Roles include Supervisor – Senior Technician (£48,400) and Producer/Technician (£44,000).
At RAF Brize Norton in Oxfordshire, Serco provides multi-activity and engineering support since 1997. The site supports the RAF and MoD, offering services from engine and aircraft maintenance to fuelling and ground control. The C-17 structures bay handles structural and composite repairs; work is carried out in the hangar and on the line. The team may work at height and in confined spaces on the C-17 aircraft.
Main Accountabilities
* Current working knowledge and experience of laminating and trimming composite materials, including carbon fibre and fibreglass wet layups, vacuum bagging, hot bonder curing, damage assessment, scarfing, honeycomb core replacement, surface preparation and adhesive preparation and use.
* Competency to operate workshop machines and hand tools.
* Interpret and work from engineering drawings, technical manuals, and work instructions.
* Functional IT skills to access technical information and maintenance records.
* 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 complete.
What You Need To Do The Job
* Working knowledge and experience of laminating and trimming of composite materials.
* Successfully completed a recognised BTEC/ONC/NVQ Level 3, or equivalent, or military course in advanced composite repairs.
* Previous experience in Armed Forces or industry on composite manufacture, maintenance, or repair activities.
What We Offer
* Salary: Competitive salaries with annual reviews.
* Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension.
* Holidays: 25 days leave plus 8 bank holidays.
* Training and development: 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, health line, wellbeing app, Simplyhealth cash plans to claim back money towards healthcare costs, and discounts 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: A paid volunteering day each year and a Payroll Giving Scheme to donate to charities tax-free.
Security Clearance
MoD Security Clearance. All Serco employees are required to be security cleared to SC level. If successful in your application, we would support you with the SC process. Typically, you would normally need to have been a UK resident for the last 5 consecutive years.
Serco is committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation and supports flexible working. As a Disability Confident Leader and Gold Inclusive Employer, we encourage applications from diverse candidates and will make reasonable adjustments at interview and throughout employment.
Please click on the apply button to complete your application. Closing dates may change if we receive a high volume of applications; apply promptly.
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