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Safety Equipment Supervisor

Babcock International · Kirkcaldy, UK
Clearance Level
CTC
Salary Range
£31,079.65 - 31,079.65
Employment Type
FULL TIME
Work Style
onsite

// Role Summary

Lead the team in delivering essential maintenance and repairs for Survival Equipment and Aircrew Assemblies, ensuring the highest safety standards are met for flight operations. This part-time role offers a chance to contribute to national security at Babcock's Fife site.

// Key Responsibilities

  • Supervise the maintenance, repair, and fitting of RAF and company-owned Survival Equipment.
  • Act as the lead for Survival Equipment investigations and support flight line operations.
  • Mentor new team members and ensure equipment meets customer requirements.
  • Collaborate with RAF personnel and Babcock employees to maintain high service standards.
  • Part-time, permanent position based at Leuchars Station, Fife (20 hours/week).

// Role Specification

Survival Equipment Supervisor

Join Babcock at our Leuchars Station, Fife site, as a key figure in ensuring a safe and secure environment. As a Survival Equipment Supervisor, you will play a crucial role in upholding the highest safety standards for all activities, safeguarding flight operations and proactively addressing potential issues.

Role Responsibilities:

  • Report to the Site Operations Manager (SOM) and lead the team in delivering scheduled maintenance, repairs, and fitting of RAF and company-owned Survival Equipment and Aircrew Assemblies, along with all related tasks.
  • Act as the lead for Survival Equipment investigations, support ground movement of aircraft and flight line operations when required, mentor new starters, and ensure all Survival Equipment is issued and fitted to meet customer requirements.
  • Collaborate effectively with stakeholders, including RAF personnel and Babcock employees, to maintain high standards of service and compliance.

This is a part-time, permanent role working 20 hours per week, based on site at Leuchars Station, Fife.

Essential Experience:

  • Experience in a similar role at any level (supervisory experience not required).
  • Mentoring experience in any capacity, not limited to a workplace environment.

Qualifications:

  • Completion of RAF Safety Equipment Course.
  • AV-MED certification or equivalent training.

Security Clearance:

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Counter Terrorist Check (CTC) security clearance for this role.

What Babcock Offers:

  • Generous holiday allowance
  • Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
  • Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
  • Employee shopping savings portal
  • Payment of Professional Fees
  • Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
  • Holiday Trading benefit
  • 'Be Kind Day' for volunteering

Babcock is a global FTSE 100 organisation committed to making a difference through meaningful careers and building a future that lasts.

We are a disability confident committed employer and welcome applications for reasonable adjustments. We are happy to discuss flexible working.