Field Service Operative

Job Description

Are you an aviation engineer who enjoys extensive overseas travel? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Leonardo Helicopters are currently recruiting for a Field Service Operative (FSO) to join our Field Service Department. The main purpose of your role, as will be to perform discreet maintenance tasks (modifications, repairs or a package of scheduled maintenance) on customer aircraft/s. In some cases this could extend to fulfilling a role within a maintenance operation, supporting a prolonged period of aircraft flying to support to customer pilot training or development trials, or as part of the initial stand-up of the customer flying operation post aircraft acceptance.

Please note that this role is a JFF Level 5.

What you’ll do as a Field Service Operative (FSO);

• Assisting with the preparatory requirements of CWP (Contractor Working Party) deployments by assessing the CWP team composition requirements (trade, skills, inspection Approval, etc.)
• Identifying any additional training needs specific to task
• Assessing the work instructions to determine and GSE, tooling and material requirements
• Interacting with Leonardo Helicopters (LH) departments company-wide, customers and suppliers to agree /progress CWP plans
• Monitoring the progress of work to the agreed schedule and budgets, ensuring effective communication is maintained with key stakeholders.
• Managing the day-to-day assigned work requirements within the scope of the pre-defined ‘Statement of Work’, ensuring resources at your disposal are utilised efficiently and effectively
• Ensuring that all work performed by the CWP comply with the Company Operating System (COS) procedures /relevant maintenance exposition
• Holding and maintaining company inspection approval on in and out-of-production aircraft (relative to your trade discipline and work experience)
• Responding at short notice to work requirements in the UK and Overseas for extended periods and be able to operate to irregular work routines and extended hours when the need arises
• Undergoing regular medical assessments to ensure global fitness to travel and be prepared to undergo treatments inoculations as prescribed by the AW Occupational Health Centre (OHC) to protect health for specific overseas travel events
• As the role requires a high volume of overseas travel, the company will ensure that all flights, hotels and car hire is covered be contract funding
• You will also receive a daily rate, overseas allowance and a location allowance when travelling on behalf of the company (please note these are all location dependent and change from country to country)
• There is a development path to progress to the Field Service Representative role
  
  

What we need from you;

• Completed an Aeronautical Engineering Apprenticeship or Military Equivalent.
• Engineering qualification (Minimum HNC/BTEC or equivalent)
• Solid experience working in an aviation type environment with a good sound knowledge of aviation Engineering / Maintenance standards and practices
• Ideally have leadership capabilities, communication skills
• Previous overseas working experience is desirable
• Experience and computer literacy will be advantageous
  
  

Security Clearance

You must be eligible for full security clearance. For more information and guidance please visit https //www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels

Life at Leonardo

With a company funded benefits package, a commitment to learning and development, and a flexible approach to working hours focused on the needs of both our employees and customers, a career with Leonardo has never offered as many opportunities or been more accessible to as many people.

• Flexible Working arrangements
• Company funded flexible benefits Access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance)
• Holidays 25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave
• Pension Award winning pension scheme (up to 15% employer contribution)
• Wellbeing Employee Assistance Programme with access to free mental health support, financial wellbeing support and network groups to demonstrate our ongoing commitment to diversity & inclusion (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing, Ethnicity)
• Lifestyle Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme
• Training Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera and Linkedin Learning
• Referral Incentive You can earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family member
• Bonus Scheme in place for all employees at management level and below
  
  

For a full list of our company benefits please visit our website.

Leonardo is a global high-tech company and one of the key players in Aerospace, Defence and Security. Headquartered in Italy, Leonardo has over 45,000 employees, of which 8,000 are based at 8 sites throughout the UK.

At Leonardo UK, we believe that a diverse and inclusive work environment unlocks our people’s full potential and drives innovation and creativity. We work hard to offer a welcoming, accessible and inclusive place to work for all of our people, creating a culture where everyone can thrive, feel safe and have a sense of belonging and connection.

This is a great opportunity to bring your talents and form an integral part of Leonardo’s future. We can help you develop your skills and offer great opportunities to develop and grow, so why not join us.

Primary Location

GB - Yeovil - Lysander Rd

Contract Type

Hybrid Working

Hybrid