Supervisor (Welder)

Supervisor (Welder)

Location: RNAS Yeovilton, Somerset, BA22 8HT
Salary: Competitive salary plus excellent benefits
Schedule: Full-time, 38 hours

Ready to impact a better future?

As a Supervisor (Welder) in our Royal Navy Support AESAS (Aircraft Engineering Support and Airfield Services) team, you’ll play a vital role in supporting aircraft operations through the delivery of specialist welding, fabrication, repair and modification services. You’ll lead and develop a team while ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently and in line with strict airworthiness and regulatory standards. 

Working in a highly regulated military aviation environment, your expertise will help keep critical aircraft and engineering equipment available for operational use. Your leadership, technical knowledge and commitment to quality will have a positive impact on mission success, supporting the Royal Navy and helping us create impactful solutions for the future.

What you’ll do as a Supervisor Welder

• Provide specialist welding, fabrication, repair and modification services for aircraft components and aviation support equipment.
• Coordinate and supervise the day-to-day activities of Fitters, Fitters Mates and Apprentices, allocating work to meet operational priorities.
• Ensure all maintenance and engineering activities are completed in accordance with customer regulations, airworthiness requirements and statutory obligations.
• Support the development, mentoring and training of team members, helping them build capability and maintain required competencies.
• Promote a strong culture of safety, quality, compliance and continuous improvement across the team.
• Support operational performance by identifying risks, resolving issues and driving efficient delivery against contractual commitments.

Does this sound like you?

• Extensive experience in welding, fabrication, repair and modification of aircraft or aviation engineering components, ideally within a military aviation environment.
• Strong knowledge of welding and joining techniques including TIG (GTAW), MIG (GMAW), MMA, oxy-gas and spot welding.
• Experience working with a range of materials including mild steel, stainless steel, titanium, aluminium and nickel alloys.
• Proven ability to lead, mentor and develop teams while maintaining high standards of quality, safety and compliance.
• Strong communication, decision-making and organisational skills, with the ability to build trust and deliver through others.

What we offer

• 28 days’ holiday plus bank holidays (and the option to buy up to five additional leave days each year)
• 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.

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 standards. In 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.

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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