Senior Supervisor Aircraft Engineer (Mechanical) (Wildcat) at Serco Plc

, , United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

05 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Aircraft Maintenance, Ground Support, Regulatory Governance, Team Coordination, Quality Compliance, Health And Safety, Leadership, Project Planning, Human Factors, Airworthiness Engineering, Military Aviation Procedures, Engineering Systems, Training And Mentoring, Customer Service, Risk Management, Problem Solving

Industry

Facilities Services

Description

Senior Supervisor (Mechanical) Wildcat Maintenance Force RNAS Yeovilton, Yeovil, BA22 8HT 38 Hours per week- Monday- Friday Competitive salary plus benefits Serco have an exciting opportunity for Senior Supervisor- Mechanical, to be based at our site located in Yeovil. This exciting role is responsible for the aircraft maintenance and ground support on Wildcat aircraft and will require an understanding of the AESAS regulatory governance applicable in an operational airworthiness environment. The Senior Supervisor Mechanical is responsible for the aircraft maintenance and ground support to Wildcat aircraft and this role will require an understanding of the AESAS regulatory governance applicable in an operational airworthiness environment. Serco are proud to support the Fleet Air Arm, including the Wildcat Maritime Force, based at Royal Naval Air Station Yeovilton, delivering services ranging from the repair and maintenance of military aircraft to fuel delivery and off aircraft support services. Yeovilton is one of the Royal Navy`s two principal air stations, is one of the busiest military airfields in the UK and home to more than 100 aircraft. We offer this position as either 38 or 40 hour per week, working Monday- Friday, plus an option to undertake shift work, with additional shift pay. Main Accountabilities: Responsible to the Line Manager in the maintenance of the Wildcat aircraft or the components in accordance with the published procedures and instructions. Coordinate and supervise the team’s day to day workload activities by allocating work as instructed by their Line Manager. Complying with Serco’s Quality Manual, HSE policy and all site regulations. To be authorised for second signature for own trade group. To carry out independent inspections in accordance with MAM(P) when authorised to do so. To support their Line Manager in the operational performance of their team, whilst maintaining a compliant, efficient and effective operation in line with contractual commitments and customer working procedures. Identify options to develop the customer base and provide our customers with innovative solutions and capability options to support their plans and business goals. Ensure team members retain currency to fulfil current roles. Carry out when required contracted tasks in accordance with current Customer Policy and Regulations and other applicable statutory Regulations in a timely manner. Ensure Line Managers are made aware of all business risks. Ensure verbal and written customer complaints and quality issues are brought to the attention of Serco Line Managers. Ensure Serco Line Managers are informed when regulatory, continuation, induction, human factors, promotion, on–job and new equipment training is required for employees. Carry out all administration tasks are carried out as required. Attend further training courses necessary to their job are attended as required by their Serco Line Manager. Ensuring best practice and assurance of regulatory compliance by the utilisation of DASOR, Assure and any other reporting medium to capture and communicate findings and actions from engineering, safety and near miss events. Monitoring of hazards and ensuring risks, and issues are identified and quantified Ensure team of Fitters/Fitters Mates and Apprentices are trained / mentored as a supporting task of the job requirement. Ensure all employees under their control comply with: The Health and Safety at Work (HASAW) Act 1974. The Serco Management System. Where applicable Customer Policy and Regulations applicable to their grade and position. Company and Customer Environmental procedures. Company Equal Opportunities Policy. What you’ll need to do the role: Attained a Service Certificate of Competency (CoC) or successfully completed a local Serco Supervisory Management and Aircraft Documentation Course and CoC Board. Previous supervisory experience and a thorough and good working knowledge of the following: Wildcat Aircraft Engineering and Aircraft Systems (by Trade). Wildcat Aircraft Servicing and Support Equipment. Project Planning and Lean Operating Procedures. Naval Air Publications and Compound – Interactive Electronic Technical Publications (C-IETP). Health and Safety, the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations, Tool Control and Quality Practices. Engineering and Asset Management Systems. To have completed a Maintenance Human Factors course Have a thorough understanding of rotary wing military (aviation) procedures. An understanding and proven experience of Airworthiness Engineering Safety and Compliance iaw Regulatory and Legislative requirements (MAA). Excellent leadership and people management experience. An excellent capability to work productively, efficiently & effectively with initiative and drive under tight timescales and pressure whilst maintaining operational outputs. What we offer: Salary: Competitive salaries with annual reviews Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme Holidays: 28 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: You can also choose to donate to your favourite charity tax-free, through our Payroll Giving Scheme. To discover more about our careers in Defence, meet our team, and to find out more about what we offer, please follow this Link. We’re also a signatory of the UK Governments Women in Defence Charter, to find out more please click here. Please click on the apply button to complete your application. Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when that happens, we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment. 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. #defencejobs

Responsibilities

The Senior Supervisor Mechanical is responsible for the aircraft maintenance and ground support to Wildcat aircraft, ensuring compliance with published procedures and instructions. This role involves coordinating the team's workload and supporting operational performance while maintaining regulatory compliance.