Radar Engineer TPS 77-Radar

Shetland Isles | Other

Radar Engineer TPS-77 Radar
Shetland Isles, ZE2 9TJ
Permanent, Full time, 37 hours per week

Competitive salary plus benefits 

 

Serco have an exciting opportunity for a Radar Engineer to join the team in Shetland to support the maintenance of the TPS-77 Radar at RRH Saxa Vord. 

 

You will be responsible for ensuring KPI targets, quality compliance, safety, continuous improvement and other contractual obligations are met at site. You will report to and support the TPS-77 Site Technical Manager to provide excellent day to day operational delivery. 


Main responsibilities of the role include:

 

  • Deliver 1st/ 2nd line Preventative maintenance on the TPS-77 Radar Systems 
  • Deliver 1st/ 2nd / 3rd line Corrective maintenance on the TPS-77 Radar Systems 
  • Responsible for quality compliance, safety, continuous improvement and other contractual obligations are met with regards to the TPS-77 systems.
  • Engaging with the relevant internal and external organisations and key stakeholders in order to build and maintain Serco's reputation.
  • Provide out of hours call out to support radar availability when required
  • Maintain and review radar technical manuals
  • Maintain and manage all tools and test equipment required to support TPS-77 system. 
  • Support the Site Technical Manger to maximise the overall system availability
  • Spares management of the Saxa Vord  inventory
  • Provide a site support to Lockheed Martin when required

 

What you'll need to do the role:

 

  • Holds recognised Electronics and Electrical Qualification.
  • At least 2 years TPS-77  radar experience
  • Fully conversant with Serco governance policies and procedures.
  • Builds and maintains strong relationships with RAF personnel on the radar sites.
  • Excellent communication skills at all levels.
  • Proven track record in maintaining the Radar Systems. 
  • Proven track record in maintaining the TPS-77 radar. 
  • Understanding RAF processes 
  • Proven track record of successful maintaining radar systems.
  • Proven practical and pragmatic understanding of service delivery.
  • Working within a team, communicating within the team and with customers.
  • Innovative thinker.
  • Customer retention/satisfaction.
  • Understanding of availability contracts
  • Able to gain and maintain SC/DV Security clearance.


 
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.

 

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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24/12/2024 01:13:00
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