Propulsion Technician (Mechanical Supervisor)

Propulsion Technician (Mechanical Supervisor)

RAF Odiham, RG29 1QT

Permanent,

Full time, Monday - Friday, 37.5 hours per week

Salary £37,505.77 plus benefits

We have an exciting opportunity to join the team here at RAF Odiham.

The CESA (ERF) contract ensures provision of serviceableT55 engines and accessories to the RAF Chinook platform at both RAF Odiham and RAF Benson

The Engine Repair Facility (ERF) is positioned at RAF Odiham and operate across the forward/depth interface to deliver this service.  Their purpose is to deliver ML1/ML2 maintenance solutions to engines and LRIs thereby negating the need to return them to industry.

Main accountabilities:

• Manage and conduct all 55-L-714A Engine Depth B maintenance and rectification work.
• 55-L-714A Engine conditioning - conditioning beyond Depth B will be on consultation with the on - site Boeing field Service Engineer who controls the TRC.
• Manage and conduct Line 2 maintenance and repair of Titan APU
• Prepare serviceable dressed, handed and GOLDesp compliant 55-L-714A engines and Titan APU engines to Boeing.
• Prepare unserviceable 55-L-714A and Titan APU conditioned repairable at Depth for dispatch.
• Prepare serviceable undressed engines from Depth for dispatch to Boeing
• The timely completion of maintenance/tasks as required by the Contract, correct completion of documentation in accordance with the Customers procedures and ensuring that all necessary signatures are completed
• The supervision of all personnel under their control and where necessary over signing their work
• Ensuring that personnel under their control comply with the Serco Management System
• Ensuring all personnel under their control comply with the tool control procedure

What you'll need to do the role:

• Aerospace/aircraft training - approved qualification            
• Engine maintenance within an operational environment
• Ability to work competently in a changeable environment
• T55 or Gas turbine engine experience (Desirable)
• Experience of work within a lean environment (Desirable)

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.

MoD Security Clearance. Due to the nature of the organisation, all employees of Serco are required to be security cleared to SC level. If successful in your application, we would support you with the SC process. As a guideline only, you would normally need to have been a UK resident for the last 5 consecutive years.

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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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