HGV Senior Technician (Aircraft Refuelling Bowsers)

At RAF Brize Norton in Oxfordshire, Serco has been providing multi-activity and engineering support since 1997. Serco proudly supports 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.

HGV Senior Technician (Aircraft Refuelling Bowsers) 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.

On the Job Training will be provided.

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.

Key Competencies/Abilities:

• Ability to integrate into teams.
• The ability to understand, implement and to adhere to, technical Work Procedures, Health & Safety Instructions and 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:

• 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.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Eyesight Colour perception.
• Must be able to achieve Military CP2 standard for Airfield Driving.

Desirable skills and experience:

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

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 Convenience 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.

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.

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