Driver

Serco has a vacancy for a Refuel driver working in support of the Aircraft Engineering Support & Airfield Services contract based at RNAS Yeovilton. As a Refuel Driver, you will be required to support operational deliverables and interfaces in a highly regulated aviation environment. Interviews will take place in the new year,

• Driving and operating specialist HGV Class 2 vehicles for the refuelling and defueling of military and civilian aircraft.
• Driving on Airfields and on Public Highways.
• Supporting detached flying operations.
• Be part of an on-call roster for essential out of hours cover.
• Work a shift routine.
• Conduct unit level Quality Assurance testing of aviation fuels held in bulk and mobile stowage.
• Operate Bulk Fuel Installations.
• Fuel accounting.
• Maintaining Helicopter In Flight Refuelling (HIFR) hoses.
• Servicing aircraft refuelling vehicles and fuel related equipment.
• Maintaining currencies and training requirements applicable to the role.
• Ensuring that all contracted tasks are carried out in accordance with current Customer Policies and Regulations and other applicable statutory Regulations.
• Complying with the Health and Safety at Work (HASAW) Act 1974.
• Monitoring hazards and ensuring risks, and issues are identified and quantified to their Senior Supervisor or Serco Support Manager.
• Conducting other tasks within their capability as directed by the Refuel Senior Supervisor or Serco Support Manager.
What you'll need to do the role:
• Hold a Category C / HGV Class 2 driving licence.
• Hold an ADR vocational training certificate for drivers of vehicles carrying dangerous goods, Minimum Class 3 (Flammable liquids) in tanks.
• Hold a driver qualification card (driver CPC) and any qualifying hours towards periodic driver CPC training.
• Proof of colour perception test pass (from an opticians) to enable the issue of an Airfield Driving Permit.
The successful candidate will work a shift routine that covers day and night flying operations and be part of a call out roster to meet out of hours urgent operational fuelling requirements. A pre-requisite will be a completely flexible approach to working at RNAS Yeovilton in pursuance of the company's task.


• Salary: Competitive salaries with annual reviews
• Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
• Holidays: 28 days' annual leave including bank holidays
• Training and development: We offer a wide range of learning opportunities with over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships, mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression
• Discounts: Save across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel
• ShareSave scheme: Helps you save regularly with the choice to buy Serco shares at a discount at the end of your savings period
• Employee networks: Dedicated networks where colleagues can come together to find support, share challenges, discuss ideas, network and be part of a community