Tanker Maintenance HGV Technician

Serco Aircraft Refuelling Fuel Tanker Vehicle Maintenance Technician

Location:  RAF Brize Norton Carterton, Oxfordshire, GB, OX18 3LX

Contract Type:  Full Time

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, 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.

Serco Aircraft Refuelling Tanker and Airfield Support Equipment Technicians are responsible for:

• Maintenance and rectification of the RAF Brize Norton aircraft refuelling vehicles, fuel transfer vehicles, TREPEL Cargo Lifters and associated equipment.
• Runway Arrestor Gear Daily Checks and Maintenance (Training will be provided)

Working Regime:

Mon-Fri 40 Hour week
07:00 hrs -16:00 Mon -Thu
07:00 hrs- 13:00 Fri

• Standby out of hours commitment –standby duty is from home Mon-Fri. 
• This standby week includes a weekend commitment to complete Runway Arrestor Gear Daily Checks. 07:30 -08:30 Sat and Sun.
• Standby weeks (including Sat & Sun Runway Arrestor Gear Daily Checks) are typically required every 6 weeks.
• This commitment attracts additional pay.
• Overtime as required.
• On the Job Training will be provided.

Salary £36,796.34 + Standby payments

Key Competencies/Abilities:

• Ability to integrate into teams.
• The ability to understand, implement and to adhere to:
• Technical Work Procedures.
• Health & Safety Instructions.
• Serco Operating Procedures.
• Ensure compliance with fire, emergency evacuation, quality, Risk, and COSHH standards and procedures.
• Maintaining a clear, safe, tidy, effective and efficient working environment.

You shall ensure that the maintenance, paperwork and services delivered are always complete, correct and “right first time”.

What you need to do the job:

Essential skills and experience:

• Three years of experience in the Vehicle Maintenance or Mechanical Equipment Arena or equivalent. (Transferable skills from HGV, Vehicle, Plant Fitter, Aviation maintenance arena are all appropriate).
• Ability to effectively and safely complete maintenance and rectification tasks.
• Functional IT skills to use Electronic Technical Manuals and to update Maintenance Recording systems.
• Be an excellent team player with a “can-do safely” approach to work.
• Must have high standards of oral and written communication skills.
• Due to the nature of the role, you must be able to achieve MoD Security Clearance.

 Desirable skills and experience:

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Vehicle / Technical Maintenance arena.

Roles Responsibilities related to the role:

• Ensure compliance with relevant Quality Systems.
• Ensure appropriate cooperation and support to internal, external and independent audit activities.
• Follow the Serco “Zero Harm” Open Reporting Safety Culture where all individuals are willing and able to report any issue or event which they believe has or could potentially lead to a Safety risk.
• Support Continuous Improvement to ensure that our teams drive for effectiveness, efficiency and improvements in the output and working environment.

Why Serco?

Meaningful and vital work: The nature of our business means you will do interesting work that matters – delivering essential services that support the military and touch people’s lives
A world of opportunity: Our diverse UK-wide operations offer unrivalled opportunities to learn and develop. You’ll be able to broaden your experience and apply your skills in new ways.
Great people: We are a motivated team who will encourage you and help you to succeed. You’ll have the resources you need to do your job in a diverse and supportive environment.
 

What we offer:

There are a range of benefits for working at RAF Brize Norton, we are a Gold Award Armed Forces Covenant. We offer a great employment package that includes a competitive salary, 25 days holiday, 6% Employer Matched Contribution Pension, Life Insurance and other flexible Serco benefits i.e. up to 30% off various shopping and exterior leisure facilities, holidays and VIP tickets. We have good transport links to Witney/Oxford, we provide free onsite parking and have an onsite Coffee Shop/Bar and 2 Conveniences Stores. You will also have access to the leisure facilities on station (fees/charges apply) Gym, Bowling Alley and Swimming pool.  We often hold onsite social events and a range of onsite organised clubs.
 
If you think this role would suit you, working in an exciting and challenging environment with like-minded individuals, please apply now and upload a copy of your CV.

Serco reserve the right to fill this vacancy prior to the closing date.

About Serco

At Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play, from caring for vulnerable people to managing complex public services.  We are a team of 50,000 people responsible for delivering essential public services around the world in areas including defence, transport, justice, immigration, healthcare and citizen services. We are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services for the benefit of everyone.

By joining Serco you will have unlimited access to our Global Employee Networks – SercoInspire (Gender), SercoEmbrace (Multicultural), SercoUnlimited (Disability) and In@Serco (LGBT & Networks). Serco Employee Networks, led by colleagues who are passionate about diversity, inclusion and belonging. 

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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. 

We’re a Disability Confident employer and are committed to equal opportunities. If you have any additional queries, requirements or you need more time to apply, then please contact our recruitment team directly on 0345 010 4000. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview.

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.

Further confirmation can be found on the National Security Vetting (NSV) website https://www.gov.uk/security-vetting-and-clearance. If you have not been a UK resident for the last 5 consecutive years, please be prepared to request an Overseas Criminal Records Check for these countries as you will be asked to provide this for referencing and security checks if you are successful.

All Serco employees may be subject to drug and alcohol testing.

What we offer:

• 25 days holiday
• Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
• Option to enrol in our Share Save scheme
• Serco discounts which include cinema, merlin entertainment and online shopping discounts,
• A safe and supportive culture
• Interesting and enjoyable work
• A company passionate about diversity and inclusion
• 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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