Composite Technician

Serco Group plc; Carterton; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in Carterton is seeking a Composite Technician to perform composite repairs on C-17 aircraft. The ideal candidate has experience with laminating materials and holds an engineering qualification. This role offers competitive salaries, a pension scheme, and opportunities for training and development.

Benefits

Competitive salaries with annual reviews

Pension scheme

25 days leave plus 8 bank holidays

Wide range of learning opportunities

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Working knowledge and experience of laminating and trimming of composite materials.
• Recognised qualification such as BTEC/ONC/NVQ Level 3 or military course in Advanced composite repairs.
• Previous experience in Armed Forces or industry on composite manufacture or maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Current working knowledge and experience of laminating and trimming composite materials.
• Competency to operate workshop machines and hand tools.
• Document all work performed and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Laminating and trimming of composite materials

Operating workshop machines and hand tools

Interpreting engineering drawings

Functional IT skills

Education

BTEC/ONC/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

Composite Technician role at Serco

Location: RAF Brize Norton, Carterton, Oxfordshire, OX18 3LX

Employment type: Permanent | Mon-Fri, 40 hours per week

Salary: Dependent on responsibilities, skills & experience

Salary ranges referenced in the original text include: £48,400 Supervisor – Senior Technician £44,000 Producer - Technician

Overview

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. RAF Brize Norton is the largest operating base within the Royal Air Force, providing air transport and air-to-air refuelling. You will contribute as an Aircraft Structures Technician within the structures bay, performing composite repairs on C-17 aircraft, both in the hangar and on the line.

The bay is responsible for RAF Brize Norton C-17 aircraft structural and composite repairs. Work is carried out within the structures bay and on the aircraft. The team works at height and in confined spaces on the C-17 aircraft.

Responsibilities

• Current working knowledge and experience of laminating and trimming 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 with other team members and departments to ensure efficient workflow and high-quality output.
• Ensure all repairs and rectification tasks are correctly certified and that records of maintenance carried out are correct and complete.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge and experience of laminating and trimming of composite materials.
• Recognised qualification such as BTEC/ONC/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent, or military course in Advanced composite repairs.
• Previous experience in Armed Forces or industry on composite manufacture, maintenance, or repair activities.

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: Wide range of learning opportunities with over 1,100 internal courses, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships, mentoring, and internal progression.
• Wellbeing: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, health lines, wellbeing app, and healthcare cost support options.
• Discounts: Savings across retailers, entertainment, travel and more.
• ShareSave: Save regularly with option to buy Serco shares at a discount.
• Employee networks: Networks for support, discussion, and community involvement.
• Charity: Paid volunteering day annually; payroll giving options.

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

Please click the apply button to complete your application. Serco is committed to diversity and inclusion, open to flexible working arrangements, and supports candidates with reasonable adjustments at interview and throughout employment. We are a Disability Confident Leader and Gold Inclusive Employer.

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