Composite Repair Supervisor in Helston

Serco are recruiting for a Composite Repair Supervisor to join the team based at RNAS Culdrose. This role will support the Senior Supervisor and Serco Support Manager in providing Subject Matter Expertise (SME) for all Composite repair matters to meet contractual delivery at RNAS Culdrose and manage day-to-day delivery of operational, development and management aspects of the team Fitters / Fitters Mates and Apprentices.

Main Accountabilities:

• Responsible to the Senior Supervisor and the Serco Support Manager in the maintenance and repair of the Merlin aircraft panels and components in accordance with the published procedures and instructions.
• Coordinate and supervise the Fitters / Fitters Mates and Apprentices Day to day workload activities by allocating work as instructed by the Senior Supervisor or Serco Support Manager.
• Comply with Serco’s Quality Manual, HSE policy and all site regulations.
• To be authorised for second signature for own trade group.
• To carry out independent inspections in accordance with MAM(P) when authorised to do so.
• To support the Senior Supervisor and Serco Support Manager in the operational performance of their team, whilst maintaining a compliant, efficient, and effective operation in line with contractual commitments and customer working procedures.
• Identify options to develop the customer base and provide our customers with innovative solutions and capability options to support their plans and business goals.
• Ensure team members currency requirements to fulfil current roles are identified to the Senior Supervisor.
• To have the ability to work a day’s routine or a shift pattern in accordance with the Customer and operational requirements.

What you’ll need to do the role:

• Able to achieve SC clearance.
• Must hold Composite Repair qualifications and be able to demonstrate competency and skill at hand for Composite repairs.
• Attained a Service Certificate of Competency (CoC) or successfully completed a local Serco Supervisory Management and Aircraft Documentation Course and CoC Board.
• Must have at least 6 months experience in an airworthiness environment in the last 2 years.
• Attained a recognised Composite Repair qualification or competencies.
• Previous supervisory experience and a thorough and good working knowledge of the following:

• Merlin Aircraft Engineering and Aircraft Systems (by Trade) - desirable.
• Merlin Aircraft Servicing and Support Equipment - desirable.
• Project Planning and Lean Operating Procedures.
• Naval Air Publications and Compound – Interactive Electronic Technical Publications (C-IETP).
• Health and Safety, the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations, Tool Control and Quality Practices.
• Engineering and Asset Management Systems.
• Completed a Maintenance Human Factors Course.
• Have a thorough understanding of rotary wing military (aviation) procedures.
• An understanding and proven experience of Airworthiness Engineering Safety and Compliance iaw Regulatory and Legislative requirements (MAA).

What we offer:

• Salary: Competitive salaries with annual reviews.
• Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme.
• Holidays: days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Training and development: We offer a wide range of learning opportunities with over 1, internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships, mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression.
• Wellbeing: / 7 Employee Assistance Programme, BUPA Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, Simplyhealth cash plans to claim back money towards healthcare costs, % off at Serco-managed leisure centres.
• Discounts: Save across around 1, 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.

We’re also a signatory of the UK Governments Women in Defence Charter. Please click on the apply button to complete your application. Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when that happens, we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment. 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. As such 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. As a proud Disability Confident Leader 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.