Ground Engineering Flight Ramp Team Mechanical Fitter

The Ground Engineering Flight Ramp Team (Mechanical) is responsible for the delivery of Airfield Support Equipment (ASE) maintenance, first-line rectification, and fleet support activities across RAF Waddington. The team conducts scheduled and ad hoc maintenance, equipment inspections, collections and deliveries to ensure ASE remains safe, serviceable and available to support flying operations. Personnel are responsible for accurate maintenance recording, maintaining high standards of safety, environmental compliance and quality management, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives within the engineering environment.

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week. Part time and job share arrangements may be considered providing that full time hours are covered.

Reporting to:

Officer Commanding Ground Engineering Flight through the relevant Trade Manager and Airfield Support Equipment Controller. Day-to-day controlled by SNCO IC GEF Control or Deputy.

Purpose of the role:

To maintain the operational readiness and serviceability of Airfield Support Equipment (ASE) across RAF Waddington by conducting scheduled maintenance, first-line

rectification, inspections, equipment movements and technical support activities in accordance with authorised engineering policy and maintenance documentation.

Key Responsibilities:

Maintenance and Engineering Support

Conduct As Required Servicing (ARS) on ASE in accordance with approved maintenance schedules and technical publications.

Carry out first-line rectification of ASE and complete simple repairs on site where authorised.

Identify and report defects, ensuring unserviceable equipment is appropriately labelled and managed.

Complete weekly inspections and inventory checks when directed.

Support ASE collection, delivery and movement tasks across station units.

Engineering Governance

Record all maintenance activity, servicing, inspections and repairs on JAMES.

Raise and complete Maintenance Work Orders (MWOs) as required.

Maintain accurate records relating to fuels, oils, locations and equipment servicing data.

Ensure compliance with engineering orders, maintenance documentation and local operating procedures.

Operational Support

Liaise with flying squadrons, line controllers and maintenance organisations regarding ASE availability and serviceability.

Provide daily updates and end-of-shift handovers to GEF Control.

Support priority and ad hoc engineering taskings as directed.

Maintain readiness to support station operations and flying activity requirements.

Vehicle and Equipment Management

Operate and maintain allocated Ramp Team vehicles.

Ensure vehicles remain clean, serviceable, refuelled and FOD free.

Safeguard duty mobile phones and engineering equipment.

Manage replenishment fluids and consumables appropriately.

Safety, Compliance and Assurance

Adhere to all Health, Safety and Environmental Protection policies and procedures.

Comply with COSHH requirements, risk assessments and PPE directives.

Maintain tool control and engineering housekeeping standards.

Operate safely within aircraft manoeuvring areas and other controlled environments.

Report accidents, near misses, defects and vehicle damage promptly.

Contribute actively to quality assurance, continuous improvement and 6S initiatives.

Knowledge and Experience Required

Competence and authorisation in the operation and maintenance of relevant ASE.

Understanding of engineering maintenance procedures and technical documentation.

Knowledge of JAMES maintenance recording processes.

Familiarity with tool control, COSHH management and engineering safety procedures.

Ability to work effectively within a mixed Mechanical and Electrical maintenance team.

Key Behaviours

Strong commitment to safety and engineering compliance.

Teamwork and effective communication.

Attention to detail and accurate record keeping.

Professionalism when interacting with supported units and stakeholders.

Continuous improvement mindset and willingness to challenge inefficient processes.

Working Pattern

Monday to Thursday: 0745 to 1600 hrs.

Friday: 0745 to 1200 hrs.

Daily liaison and debrief with GEF Control required

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

• UK nationals
• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)

This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.

Application Stage

Candidates will be required to submit:

CV to include job history, full qualification details and previous skills and experience detailing relevant engineering and maintenance experience.

A personal statement (maximum 750 words) demonstrating how they meet the essential criteria outlined in the person specification.

Interview Stage

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an interview and technical assessment.

Interviews will consist of a combination of behaviour-based and technical questions.

Candidates will be expected to provide examples from their own experience that demonstrate how they meet the requirements of the role.

At interview, candidates will be assessed against the following:

Behaviours

• Delivering at Pace
• Managing a Quality Service
• Working Together
• Making Effective Decisions

Experience

Demonstrated engineering maintenance experience within a regulated or safety critical environment.

Assessment (Technical)

Knowledge and application of engineering maintenance principles, safety procedures and equipment fault diagnosis.

Candidates will also undertake a technical assessment designed to evaluate their engineering knowledge, fault-finding ability, safety awareness and understanding

of maintenance procedures relevant to Airfield Support Equipment (ASE) maintenance activities.

The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came into effect on 1 January 2021, the Ministry of Defence will only offer sponsorship for a skilled worker visa under the points-based system, where a role has been deemed to be business critical. This role does not meet that category, and we will not sponsor a visa. It is therefore NOT open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points-based system.

Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn.

The Ministry of Defence requires all candidates who are successful at interview to declare any outside interests. These declarations will be discussed with successful candidates following the interview process and before a formal offer of employment is made, as some outside interests may not be compatible with MOD civilian roles. This will not, in the majority of cases, prevent employment in MOD, but it is a measure that must be taken to ensure that appropriate mitigations can be put in place to manage any potential, perceived or actual conflicts of interest from the first day of employment.

The Ministry of Defence adopts a zero-tolerance approach to unacceptable behaviours, which includes bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, discrimination, and victimisation. You will not be eligible and will not be considered for this post if you have been dismissed from a role for such unacceptable behaviours within the last five years. This will also apply if you resign or otherwise leave a role but, because of an adverse decision, would have been dismissed for gross misconduct had you continued in that employment. Pre-employment checks will be carried out.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.