Location: Pickering, Yorkshire, GB, YO18 7NT
Location: RAF Fylingdales, North Yorkshire, YO18 7NT
Salary: Competitive salary plus excellent benefits, including 25% shift allowance uplift
Schedule: An 8 week shift pattern with regular days off. Working days (08:00-20:00) and nights (20:00-08:00), with days off in between and averaging 42hr week. After every 8 week cycle you have a 14-18 leave period then resume 8 week cycle with days off in between shifts.
Ready to impact a better future?
As an Assistant Shift Leader, you'll help deliver the continuous operation and maintenance of the Solid State Phased Array Radar (SSPAR), supporting a critical capability that operates 24/7. Your work will help ensure uninterrupted radar availability while maintaining the safe and efficient operation of essential SSPAR equipment and infrastructure.
This is a role with real purpose, combining technical expertise, leadership support and operational responsibility. Working as part of a highly skilled shift team, you'll help create impactful solutions that support national defence, protect vital capabilities and make a positive impact through reliable service delivery. Our work touches lives, and you'll have the opportunity to develop specialist skills while helping to impact a better future.
What you'll do as an Assistant Shift Leader
- Operate and monitor facilities plant, the Building Management System (BMS) and fire alarm systems within the SSPAR facility.
- Carry out Authorised Person (Electrical) duties for high voltage (HV) and low voltage (LV) systems, supporting planned and reactive maintenance activities.
- Coordinate Safe Systems of Work (SSOW) activities, ensuring compliance with Joint Service Publication (JSP) 375 requirements and site procedures.
- Maintain accurate operational records, investigate issues and produce reports to support continuous improvement and operational performance.
- Supervise engineering subcontractors and support maintenance activities across facilities, mechanical, electrical and radar systems.
- Stand in for the Shift Leader when required, supporting radar operations, diagnostics, equipment rotations and site reporting activities.
Does this sound like you?
- A minimum Level 3 engineering qualification and/or significant experience working with HV and LV electrical and electronic systems.
- Currently an Authorised Person Electrical HV/LV or have previous experience performing AP duties is desirable
- Experience working within Safe Systems of Work environments and a strong commitment to health, safety and compliance.
- Knowledge of electrical, mechanical, HVAC, building services or distributed control systems.
- Confident communicator who can build trust and work effectively with customers, colleagues, contractors and subcontractors.
- Self-motivated and adaptable, with a commitment to continuous learning, growth and professional development.
What we offer
- Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
- Over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships (we currently offer over 60 different apprenticeships), mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression.
- Employee Assistance Programme, Bupa Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres, and 24/7 access to a virtual GP service
- Discounts across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel
- Paid volunteering day, tax-free charitable giving through Payroll Giving Scheme, donate your pennies from your monthly pay to the Serco People Fund Charity
- Our employee networks support connection by providing spaces for collaboration, learning, and belonging. They represent and empower all our colleagues including veterans, LGBTQIA+ employees, women, parents and carers, people with disabilities, and people from all cultural backgrounds.
Vetting and checks:
Security Check (SC) clearance is required for this role. In line with Ministry of Defence (MOD) and International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) requirements, only UK nationals can be considered.
A little bit about us:
At Serco, everyone plays a vital part in delivering essential public services that make a real difference. As a global team of 50,000 people across Defence, Transport, Justice, Immigration, Healthcare, Leisure and Citizen Services, we’re united by a shared purpose: to improve the services that communities rely on. Guided by our values of Trust, Care, Innovation and Pride, our people make meaningful impact, every single day.
Our inclusive recruitment commitment:
We prioritise your skills and potential. As a Disability Confident Leader, the Top Great British Employer of Veterans 2026, and a Gold Inclusive Employer Standard holder, we champion equal opportunities for all. We offer flexible and hybrid working where possible and make reasonable adjustments throughout recruitment and employment.
- Guaranteed Interview Scheme: Applicants with disabilities, veterans and people with convictions, who meet the minimum job criteria, are guaranteed an interview. Simply opt into the relevant scheme on the application form.
- Ban The Box: We also support fair access for those with unspent criminal convictions through our ‘Ban the Box’ pledge (some roles may have security exemptions).
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Assistant Shift Leader in Pickering employer: Serco Group
Serco is an exceptional employer that prioritises the protection of data as a core value, ensuring trust and integrity in its operations across various critical public services. With a competitive salary, generous benefits including a company car or allowance, and a commitment to employee growth through flexible working arrangements, Serco fosters a collaborative work culture where every team member can influence strategic decisions and contribute to meaningful change. As a Disability Confident Leader and Gold Inclusive Employer Standard holder, Serco champions diversity and equal opportunities, making it an attractive workplace for all.
