Station Workshops CNC Machinist Fabricator in Carterton

- OX18 3LXPermanent Full time, 37 hours

Working Regime: Mon - Fri 37 hours. Overtime & Call Out as required

Potential for a "9-day fortnight" flexible day off - every two weeks ( 9 shifts of 8 hrs:15 mins)

Salary £36,304.01 GBP

There is currently a vacancy for a Serco Station Workshops CNC Machinist Fabricator working within Station Workshops at RAF Brize Norton, Carterton, Oxfordshire OX18 3LX.

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. RAF Brize Norton is the largest operating base within the Royal Air Force, providing air transport to the MoD. You will contribute enormously to the vital work carried out by 5,800 service personnel, 1,200 contractors and 300 civil servants on site.

Essential skills and experience:

• Proven experience in milling and machining environments.
• NVQ Level 3 Machining/Milling/Turning Qualifications or equivalent
• Set up and operate CNC machinery, Lathes, ensuring accurate programming and calibration using engineering drawings.
• Interpret technical drawings and specifications to produce parts that meet quality standards.
• Basic mathematical skills for measurements, calculations, and quality checks.
• Perform routine inspections of machined parts using basic math skills to verify dimensions and tolerances.
• Competence in using tools, tooling, and materials handling equipment safely and effectively.
• Good organisational skills with the ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Accountabilities

• Provide the Serco Brize Norton Station Workshops Engineering Supervisor, and RAF Brize Norton a focal point to ensure the effective delivery of Serco Station Workshops Machinist /Fabricator output
• ensuring that the products and services delivered always meet the required standard and comply with regulatory requirements. Reporting all health and safety concerns to the Workshops Supervisor
• Notifying the Workshops Supervisor whenever deficiencies emerge that require their attention in respect of safety, risk, compliance and engineering standards.
• Delivering Continuous Improvement to ensure that there is a drive for effectiveness, efficiency and improvements in the output and working environment.
• Shall perform other tasks which are reasonable and relevant to Serco at RAF Brize Norton as directed by the Contract Manager, Serco Engineering Operations Manager and Serco Workshops Supervisor
• Must co-operate and support Audit and Quality reporting and systems

Security Clearance

Due to the nature of the organisation, all employees of Serco at RAF Brize Norton are required to be security cleared. Serco will support you with the MoD Security Clearance 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.

Serco reserve the right to fill the position prior to the closing date.

Serco benefits

• 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays
• 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.

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