Job Description

RAF Brize Norton Carterton, Oxfordshire, OX18 3LXPermanent, Full time (37 hours)



Monday - Friday (working hours to meet the customer needs). There may be a requirement to cover two weekends a year.

Salary 33,000 per annum plus benefits.



The Equipment and Calibration Technician is responsible for the effective control and testing of calibration items listed within the contract and ensuring that the products and services delivered always meet the required standard outlined in the Brize Support Contract and comply with all regulatory requirements. They are also responsible for the delivery of Precision Termination Tooling (PTT) and delivery of Electrical Wiring Interconnect Systems (EWIS) presentations to customers as required. There will be a requirement to deliver the maintenance of altimeters.



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 19 different services onsite, from engine and aircraft maintenance, to fuelling and ground control services. RAF Brize Norton is the largest operating base within the Royal Air Force, providing air transport and air-to-air refuelling to the RAF fleet, you will contribute enormously to the vital work carried out here. You'll also be part of the wider team, with 5,800 service personnel, 1,200 contractors and 300 civil servants on site.

Main Accountabilities:

Delivery of Wiring and Husbandry and Precision Termination Tooling as well as the Calibration of MOD test equipment and the control, maintenance, servicing and supply of Altimeters. Ensure that all activities are correctly completed and that records of activities carried out are retained safely and securely. Responsible for reporting any condition of the Testing& Measuring Equipment (TME) which could be a hazard safety. Ensuring effective, efficient TME practices are in place and are compliant with statutory regulations and requirements. Ensure compliance with all audit activities and findings are acted on.

What you need to do the job:

Must have relevant knowledge and experience in the aviation industry, and specifically Precision Termination Tool experience. Level 3 Education& Training Qualification is desirable (training can be provided.) Must be current and competent with respect to Air Safety, Risk Management, Airworthiness, Human Factors and Error Management. Must be competent in Microsoft Office packages (Excel& Word). Must have exceptional written and oral skills.

What we offer:

Salary: Competitive salaries with annual reviews. Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme. Holidays: 25 days leave plus 8 bank holidays. 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 to claim back money towards healthcare costs, 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres. Discounts: Save across around 1,000 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.

Due to the nature of the organisation, all employees of Serco are required to be security cleared to SC level. If successful in your application, we would support you with the SC process. As a guideline only, you would normally need to have been a UK resident for the last 5 consecutive years.



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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.

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