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Airfield Services Wash Operative

Hybrid in Carterton·Full-time·Added 4 days ago (last checked 8 Oct)

Serco

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Overview

Job details

Full-time
Per the ad.
Hybrid
Office and home days — the ad has the split.

Requirements

Be near Carterton for hybrid days
No relocation package mentioned.

Benefits

Up to 6% employer pension
Paid in by the employer, per the ad. The legal minimum is 3%.

Skills

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Competitive holiday package
Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
Over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships (we currently offer over 60 different apprenticeships), mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression.
Employee Assistance Programme, Bupa Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres, and 24/7 access to a virtual GP service
Discounts across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel
Paid volunteering day, tax-free charitable giving through Payroll Giving Scheme, donate your pennies from your monthly pay to the Serco People Fund Charity
Our employee networks support connection by providing spaces for collaboration, learning, and belonging. They represent and empower all our colleagues including veterans, LGBTQIA+ employees, women, parents and carers, people with disabilities, and people from all cultural backgrounds.

The role

As an Airfield Services Wash Team Operative in our UK and EU Defence team, you'll help ensure aircraft support and airfield operations are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards. Your work will contribute to maintaining a safe, operational environment at RAF Brize Norton while supporting critical defence activities.

Every day, you'll play a part in work that has real purpose. By maintaining operational standards, following safety procedures, and supporting the wider airfield services team, you'll help create a positive impact for our armed forces and the communities they serve. Your work has purpose, supports trust and care across the operation, and helps impact a better future.

What you'll do

Complete allocated tasks in line with customer and company procedures, standards and instructions.
Maintain high standards of housekeeping and husbandry across work areas.
Accurately complete all required documentation and maintenance records.
Help prevent Foreign Object Debris (FOD) hazards and promote a safe working environment.
Wear and maintain the correct personal protective equipment (PPE) for all tasks.
Report safety concerns, defects, near misses and other operational issues through the appropriate channels.

How you'll work

Location: RAF Brize Norton, OX18 3LX
Salary: Competitive plus excellent benefits
Schedule: Perm/ FT/37 hours per week - Wed-Thurs 8:00am-5:00pm | Fri 8:00am-2:00pm | Sat-Sun 8:00am-5:00pm

Does this sound like you?

Able to obtain Security Check (SC) clearance.
Hold fewer than six penalty points on your UK driving licence.
A confident communicator with strong written and verbal skills.
Able to build positive customer relationships and work effectively as part of a team.
Calm under pressure, self-motivated and focused on delivering high standards.

About Serco

Serco is a public services company operating as Serco Group plc. It delivers outsourced services for public-sector customers, with career opportunities advertised around the world.

Industry: Public Services
Website: serco.com

In their own words

Additional information

This role requires Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance, which involves verifying your identity, employment history, nationality, and criminal record to meet government security standards. In addition, depending on the nature of the role, you may 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.

Let's 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 50,000 people across Defence, Transport, Justice, Immigration, Healthcare, Leisure and Citizen Services, we're 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).

For support with your application, please contact recruitmentuk@serco.com.

Let's impact a better future, together. Apply today.

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