Composite Technician 1

Serco Limited
Composite Technician
RAF Brize Norton, Carterton, Oxfordshire, OX18 3LX
Permanent

Salary: £48,400 Supervisor – Senior Technician
£44,000 Producer – Technician

Working regime: Mon‑Fri, 40 hours per week
Typically: 2 weeks of day shifts (Monday‑Friday, 08:00 – 17:00) and 1 week of 4 evening shifts (Mon‑Thu, 16:00 – 02:00)

Leave: 25 days plus 8 bank holidays.
Other benefits: see below.

Overview

Due to an upgrade of our contract, we are expanding our team. Do you have current working knowledge and experience of laminating, trimming or assembly of composite materials? If so, we want to hear from you!

Serco has been providing multi‑activity and engineering support at RAF Brize Norton since 1997, supporting the RAF and MoD with a range of services including engine and aircraft maintenance, fuelling and ground control. As an Aircraft Structures Technician you will contribute to vital work carried out on C‑17 aircraft.

Main accountabilities

• Current working knowledge and experience of laminating, trimming and assembly of composite materials, including Carbon fibre and Fibreglass wet layups, vacuum bagging, hot bonder curing, damage assessment, scarfing, honeycomb core replacement, surface preparation and adhesive preparation and use.
• Competency to operate workshop machines and hand tools.
• Interpret and work from engineering drawings, technical manuals and work instructions.
• Functional IT skills to access technical information and maintenance records.
• Document all work performed and maintain accurate records.
• Collaborate effectively with other team members and departments to ensure efficient workflow and high‑quality output.
• Ensure that all repairs and rectification tasks are correctly certified and records of maintenance carried out are correct and complete.

What you need to do the job

• Working knowledge and experience of laminating, trimming and assembly of composite materials.
• Have successfully completed a recognised BTEC, NVQ or equivalent, or a course in advanced composite repairs.
• Previous experience in Armed Forces or industry on composite manufacture, maintenance, or repair activities.

What we offer

• Advanced Composite course followed by on‑the‑job training.
• Salary: Competitive salaries with annual reviews.
• Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme.
• Holidays: 25 days leave plus 8 bank holidays.
• Training and development: 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, 30% off at Serco‑managed leisure centres.
• Discounts: Save across around 1,000 retailers, food, clothing, entertainment, 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 for support, sharing challenges and networking.
• Charity: Paid volunteering day each year, option to donate to favourite charity tax‑free via Payroll Giving Scheme.

Security clearance

All employees must be SC level security cleared. Serco will support the SC process; normally you must have been a UK resident for the last 5 consecutive years.