Composite Technician

at  Serco Plc

RAF Brize Norton, Carterton, Oxfordshire, OX18 3LX
Permanent
Full time, Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week (7.30 – 17.00)
9-day fortnight (25 days stand down days per year)
25 days leave plus 8 bank holidays.
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 an Aircraft Structures Technician, 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 structural and composite repairs. 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 C-17 aircraft.

MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Current working knowledge and experience of laminating and trimming compsote materials. Including but not limited to, 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 correct and complete.

Working knowledge and experience of laminating and trimming of composite materials.
Will have 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.