Aircraft Support Equipment Coordinator

Aircraft Support Equipment Coordinator

Location: RNAS Yeovilton Yeovil BA22 8HT

Salary: Competitive salary plus excellent benefits

Schedule: Full Time 38 hours per week Monday to Friday

Ready to impact a better future

As an Aircraft Support Equipment Coordinator within the Commando Helicopter Force (CHF) team youll play a vital role in ensuring aircraft support equipment specialist equipment and deployment assets are managed effectively maintained correctly and available when needed. Your work will help support operational readiness engineering assurance and safe aviation operations.

From coordinating critical support equipment to managing engineering data and compliance activities youll help create impactful solutions that enable military aviation operations to run safely and efficiently.

What youll do:

• Manage and coordinate Aircraft Support Equipment (ASE) Aircraft Specialist Support Equipment (ASSE) Helicopter Underslung Lifting Equipment (HUSLE) and Role Equipment in support of operational and training requirements.
• Act as the Joint Asset Management and Engineering Solutions (JAMES) subject matter expert providing guidance and support to engineering and logistics teams.
• Monitor equipment holdings maintenance schedules and asset records to ensure compliance accountability and operational availability.
• Coordinate the movement packing and transportation of specialist equipment including deployment and embarkation activities.
• Produce and maintain risk assessments Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) documentation and supporting assurance records.
• Support audits inspections engineering governance activities and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure support equipment requirements are effectively managed and delivered.
• Maintain accurate records and reporting to support airworthiness and engineering compliance activities.

What youll need:

• Experience within a military or civilian aviation engineering logistics or airworthiness environment.
• Knowledge of aircraft support equipment management and associated engineering processes.
• Experience using Joint Asset Management and Engineering Solutions (JAMES) or a similar asset management system.
• Understanding of health and safety requirements risk assessments and regulatory compliance.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

What we offer:

• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Up to 6% contributory pension scheme.
• Access to over 1100 learning and development courses professional qualifications and apprenticeship opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Programme wellbeing support and 24/7 virtual GP access.
• Discounts across a wide range of retailers leisure providers and travel services.
• One paid volunteering day per year.
• A supportive and inclusive culture where everyone can thrive and develop.

Vetting and checks:

This role requires Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance which involves verifying your identity employment history nationality and criminal record to meet government security addition you will need to obtain formal Security Clearance (such as CTC or SC) which includes more detailed background checks on employment criminal record and financial history to ensure suitability for working in secure environments. Please note that UK residency requirements may apply for certain levels of clearance. You will also complete an Occupational Health Questionnaire so we can identify and provide any support you may need to undertake the role effectively.

Why Serco

At Serco we bring together the right people technology and partners to solve some of the worlds most complex challenges. We provide critical services that improve the lives of millions of people every day. When you join Serco youll be part of a team that values innovation collaboration and making a positive difference.

Lets impact a better future together. Apply today.

A little bit about us:
At Serco everyone plays a vital part in delivering essential public services that make a real difference. As a global team of 50000 people across Defence Transport Justice Immigration Healthcare Leisure and Citizen Services were united by a shared purpose: to improve the services that communities rely on. Guided by our values of Trust Care Innovation and Pride our people make meaningful impact every single day.

Our inclusive recruitment commitment:
We prioritise your skills and potential. As a Disability Confident Leader the Top Great British Employer of Veterans 2026 and a Gold Inclusive Employer Standard holder we champion equal opportunities for all. We offer flexible and hybrid working where possible and make reasonable adjustments throughout recruitment and employment.

• Guaranteed Interview Scheme: Applicants with disabilities veterans and people with convictions who meet the minimum job criteria are guaranteed an interview. Simply opt into the relevant scheme on the application form.
• Ban The Box: We also support fair access for those with unspent criminal convictions through our Ban the Box pledge (some roles may have security exemptions).

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