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Your work will help ensure aircraft critical to national defence remain available, airworthy, and dependable - making a meaningful impact on colleagues, communities, and national capability.\nYou’ll help create impactful solutions by supporting operational output, maintaining safety and regulatory compliance, and helping colleagues grow through guidance, training, and mentoring. 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In addition, depending on the nature of the role, 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.\nDiscover all you need to keep growing\nWe’re one of the top 1% of international employers, so you can have confidence you’ll be part of a highly supportive culture with leaders you can count on to help you achieve your goals. From mentoring and training to our focus on internal progression, we’re proud to offer clear development opportunities - and the support and tools to help you seize them.\nWhat we offer\nHolidays: 29 days plus bank holidays \nPension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme\n Training and development: Over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships (including L3 Team Leader and L5 Operations Manager apprenticeships), mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression\nHealth and wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme, Bupa Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres, and 24/7 access to a virtual GP service\nDiscounts: Discounts across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel\nCharity: Tax-free charitable giving through Payroll Giving Scheme, donate your pennies from your monthly pay to the Serco People Fund Charity\nEmployee networks: Our networks support inclusion and connection by providing spaces for collaboration, learning, and belonging. 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