Job objectives and responsibilities

• To contribute to the effective contract performance by working and supporting all the Air Head Technical Sections and Supply by undertaking routine and general support activities as tasked.
• To gain an understanding of GES, Visiting Aircraft Handling Section (VAHS) and other technical departments operational duties.
• Maintain high personnel standards of work and practices including workshop husbandry, tool and equipment control, domestic duties and general manual engineering tasks.
• Step up in the absence of the GES Supervisor as required.
• Be competent with operating and maintaining airfield support equipment (ASE), ground power units (GPU), lifting equipment, aircraft steps, heating and ventilation equipment and other specialist equipment.

Main Duties

• Maintain, service, repair and modification of the mechanical and electrical aspects of Ground Support Equipment and vehicles in accordance with current technical publications.
• Provide support to the Supply section during ship to shore operations.
• Understand the demanding of spares or consumables through the military supply system.
• Learn to maintain, drive and operate MoD marine craft and associated equipment, (boat handler).
• Provide support during the ship to shore transfers and pipeline maintenance.
• Assist in maintaining the battery charging facility and the demanding of replacement batteries.
• Learn to conduct Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) and register maintenance.
• Participate in GES/VAHS out of hour activities as required.
• Collect data as required for reporting requirements.
• Learn to undertake vehicle fault finding and diagnostic equipment analysis.
• Be prepared to undertake training as required.

What we are looking for

• Would suit RAF Trade Group 1 & Trade Group 5 engineers.
• Must be qualified in engineering, in either mechanical or electrical discipline to level 3 standard or equivalent experience. Preferable a multi skilled technician would be highly desirable.
• Experience of working in a workshop environment essential.
• Good standard of education with good IT and media skills.
• Must have a good command of the English language, both spoken and written.
• Good all round communication skills with managers, colleagues and the client.
• Able to deal effectively with periods of intense activity, working under pressure meeting deadlines without supervision.
• Must be prepared to undertake a wide variety of tasks, often physically demanding.
• A good level of physical fitness and wellbeing, no underlying illness or ailments.
• Familiar with working within an aerodrome environment and military aviation policies.
• Must be able to swim 100m
• Must have a clean driving licence, minimum B & C1
• Desirable – Competent with fleet management software (JAMES).
• Desirable – IPAF 5a MEWPS operator qualified and 5c boom.
• Desirable – Welding and fabrication.
• Desirable – Familiar with towing airfield support equipment.
• Desirable – Defence Workplace Trainer (DWT) and or Train the Trainer (TtT) instructor.

Job Summary – Mitie Position on Ascension Island

• Location  Ascension Island, South Atlantic Ocean (ASCN 1ZZ)
• Employment Type  Full-time, unaccompanied position
• Contract Duration 24 months
• Notice Period 2 months
• Competitive salary, Site allowance 5%, Tour bonus 10%
• 80 days leave (excluding weekends), Entitled to Ascension Island Bank Holidays
• Flights provided, 4 leave periods (5 months on, 1 month off)
• Accommodation single quarters at Travellers Hill
• Meals 3 daily meals at the Combined Mess
• Corporate workwear and PPE provided
• Hours per week 47.5 hours
• Must obtain MoD basic level security clearance, Ascension Island Government eVisa, Medical and dental fitness certification