Aeronautical Engineering Apprentice - Mechanical

Job Title: Aeronautical Engineering Apprentice - Mechanical

Location: RNAS Culdrose, Helston, Cornwall, TR12 7RH

Working Week: 38 hrs, Monday to Thursday 07:30 to 16:00 and Friday 07:30 to 13:30

Salary:£17,500 per annum

Apprenticeship Qualification:

Level 2 Diploma Aerospace and Aviation Engineering (Foundation Competence) delivered at Camborne college in year 1

Level 3 Diploma in Aircraft Maintenance (Mechanical) delivered at Camborne college in year 1 and 2

Level 3 Diploma in Aviation Maintenance (Development Competence) delivered on site in year 3

Expected Apprenticeship Duration: 36 to 42 months based on completion of end point assessment

Expected Interview/Assessment Date: September 2023

Expected Start Date: January 2024

About the role

Serco has delivered defence services in the UK since 1964 - and here at RNAS Culdrose we employ around 300 engineers who carry out maintenance on Royal Navy Merlin Helicopters and a range of Mechanical based tasks on equipment. As one of our Aeronautical Engineering Apprentices you will develop the knowledge, skills, and behaviours that you will need to join a team that is vital in ensuring the safe and efficient arrival, turnaround, and departure of aircraft.

The role involves highly skilled, complex and specialist work, maintaining aircraft systems according to approved work instructions and accurately completing aircraft documentation. You won’t be doing it alone though - you will be provided with unparalleled support throughout the duration of your programme by working alongside your colleagues, attending college, and getting hands on experience.

Serco has a strong commitment to apprentices and training, and as a successful Serco apprentice we’ll continue to support your development throughout your apprenticeship.

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About you

Firstly, you’ll need to have a Grade B or above (Grade 9 – 6 under new grading structure) in Maths as well as a Grade A-C in English, Science and one additional subject (Grade 9-4 under new structure) and have a strong interest in Aircraft Engineering.

To be successful in this role, we are looking for somebody who is, enthusiastic, confident, determined, and hardworking and who is happy to constantly learn and develop new skills with an interest in Aircraft Engineering. You will be proactive, resourceful, and efficient with a can-do attitude and committed to Serco’s Values of Trust, Care, Innovation and Pride. Your good time management will be vital in ensuring aircraft are maintained and repaired in line with deadlines.

Things to consider

You must be able to travel to RNAS Culdrose in Cornwall on a daily basis.

You must be able to travel to Camborne College during term time

You must not be colour blind - proof will be required that you are at least Colour Perception (CP) 2 (obtainable from any optician).

You MUSTbe able to attend an Interview/Assessment Centre on site at the end of September.

As we are located on a military establishment, you will be required to undergo the full Ministry of Defence security checks, which includes a check of criminal records.

About Serco
At Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play, from caring for vulnerable people to managing complex public services. We are a team of 50,000 people responsible for delivering essential public services around the world in areas including defence, transport, justice, immigration, healthcare and citizen services. We are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services for the benefit of everyone.

By joining Serco you will have unlimited access to our Global Employee Networks – SercoInspire (Gender), SercoEmbrace (Multicultural), SercoUnlimited (Disability) and In@Serco (LGBT & Networks). Serco Employee Networks, led by colleagues who are passionate about diversity, inclusion and belonging.

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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. We operate a hybrid work structure in many of our business areas. We are proudly Disability Confident Leader employers and holder of the Silver 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.