Fuels Operative-RAF Brize Norton in Carterton

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.

Serco is recruiting for a Fuel Operative. Working alongside Service personnel and tasked by the Military Chain of Command in Aviation Fuels, our Fuel Operators support unit fuelling tasks at RAF Brize Norton.

• Physical refuelling/defueling services of all refuelling and defueling tasks for all RAF Brize Norton based aircraft, visiting aircraft and road tankers.
• Undertake fuels assurance and governance checks to assure fuel quality.
• Facilitate and action husbandry in all areas.
• Co‑ordination and quality assurance checks of the fuel pipeline system receipt line for the fuel receipt process.
• Tank to tank transfer of fuel between Bulk Fuel Installations, and the undertaking of Fuel Movement.
• Maintain a positive “Zero Harm” culture with open honest reporting of Near Misses and safety related occurrences.

• Cat C1 driving licence.
• Must have the required colour perception to gain an Airfield Driving Permit (test available through an optician).

• Salary: Competitive salaries with annual reviews.
• Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme.
• Holidays: 24 days annual leave.
• 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, 30% off at Serco‑managed leisure centres.
• Discounts: Save across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel.
• Employee networks: Dedicated networks for support, sharing, and 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.

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. 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. We operate a hybrid work structure in many of our business areas.

We are proudly Disability Confident Leader employers 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.

For help with your application please contact 0345 010 4000.

At Serco we support fair access to employment for those with unspent criminal convictions through the ‘Ban the Box’ pledge (some may be exempt due to the nature of the role and the security clearance required). Please contact our recruitment team directly on 0345 010 4000 to discuss.