Deputy Shift Supervisor

Deputy Shift Supervisor

RAF Brize Norton - OX18 3LX

Full time

Salary of  £28,388.98  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 RAF Brize Norton as a Deputy Shift Supervisor.

Main accountabilities:

• Assume all relevant supervisory duties and tasking for ASMT drivers in the absence of the Shift Supervisor, in particular:
• To assist with the control and day to day operation of ASMT.
• Task, and within delegated authority, supervise allocated staff in their daily duties.
• Monitor staff attendance and performance as required by the ASMT Ops Manager.
• Ensure drivers are provided with all necessary supporting items of documentation and equipment to undertake the task.
• Comply with the unit system for the reporting and processing of vehicle and equipment faults and breakdowns.
• Comply with and operate the system to allocate correctly trained and qualified personnel, in appropriate vehicles.
• Ensure drivers are correctly briefed and have sufficient information to complete allocated task.
• Allocate resources to achieve task.
• Ensure all Company Policies and Directives relating to Dangerous Goods are fully complied with.
• Ensuring all drivers are aware of their obligations, insurance liabilities, ADR obligations, basic road safety and responsibilities for reporting accidents.
• Ensuring the area under your control fulfils its primary function through effective organisation to meet the allotted contractual tasks.
• Ensure all employees are correctly trained and competent to undertake their duties in accordance with their core competencies.
• Creating, leading Safety-first culture, ensuring all activities reflect this core value with no compromise.
• Maintain exceptional levels of safety and quality "Zero Harm" culture with open honest reporting of Near Misses and safety related occurrences.
• Develop and drive continuous improvement culture, with focus on improving efficiency.
• Effective day to day use of management systems to streamline operational activities.
• Supervise areas under their control to ensure delivery of effective, efficient, "right first time every time" output to our customers.

What you'll need to do the role:

• Full Driving Licence Cat C+E (D, D1 desirable).

• Hold in date DCPC qualification.

• Hold an in date vocational medical.

• Hold a colour perception category of CP2 to enable the issue of an Airfield Driving Permit.

What we offer:

• Competitive salaries with annual reviews 
• Up to 6% contributory pension scheme.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• 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.
• Access to a huge range of discounts and exclusive deals such as Merlin Attractions, Mobile Phone discounts, Cinema discounts, Leisure, and Hospitality discounts.
• 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.
• Company discounts which include cinema, merlin entertainment and online shopping and discounts on mobile phone plans and leisure centre memberships.
• Interesting and enjoyable work.
• Committed to professional and personal development with a wide range of training and coaching opportunities to expand your capabilities.

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. 

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