Radar Systems Manager
| Posting date: | 21 May 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £0.1-0.1 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 June 2025 |
| Location: | Cornwall, TR16 4RA |
| Company: | Serco Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 300672-43401470 |
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Please click on the apply button to complete your application. Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when that happens, we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working. As a proud Disability Confident Leader and holder of the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard, disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview.
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Radar Systems Manager Portreath
- CornwallPermanent, Full time, 40 hours per week Days and to cover shift work where required of 3 days on 3 days off Competitive salary plus benefits Serco are recruiting for a Radar Systems Manager to join our team based at Portreath in Cornwall. This role is multi-functional and reports directly to the Air Defence Senior Program Manager. Our Radar Systems Manager role will require a flexible individual who has knowledge of the BAE T102 Air Defence Radar System, Secondary Radar, CS/Guardian Systems and SSSB, Ground to Air Comms, Power distribution and Generator Systems at RRH Portreath.
You will be working closely with the Senior Programme manager to manage the onsite maintenance teams and liaise with key stakeholders in RRH Portreath, for example the onsite RAF team, 144 SU, BAE and ADWiMS. The individual will also be able to cover the duty cover, acting as duty cover radar engineer on a shift basis, if required.
Main Accountabilities:
- Act as the focal point for day-to-day management of all maintenance and fault rectification tasks.
- Manage the maintenance, repair, modification and ensure the safe operation of AD communication
- and the Type 102 Radar systems.
- Manage all AD and communication systems, to ensure that they are functioning correctly and
- providing a continuous, safe and reliable service.
- Responsible for maintaining, repairing and modifying technical equipment which includes:
- The Type 102 Radar
- VCS/Guardian Systems
- Secondary Radar
- SSSB
- Ground to Air Comms
- Power distribution and Generator Systems
- Ensure maintenance of current AD Staff Personal Technical Certificates and competency
- Demonstrate safe working practices and ensure personal safety and the safety of others
- Attend siting boards and safeguarding meetings, acting as the focal point
- Stakeholder management with local businesses and MOD Staff where required
- Assist with Project Controls and liaison with local supplier
- Management of site documentation and configuration control
- CLS Management
- Building custodian for identified buildings
- Responsible for H&S at the T102 RRH and those building identified at RRH Portreath.
What you’ll need to do the role:
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Self-motivated, capable of working alone and within a team
- Strong ability to follow process consistently and methodically
- Good written and oral communication skills to allow effective communication with peers, and both
- technical and non-technical customers
- Ability to adapt and be flexible when needed
- A can-do attitude
Experience:
- Minimum 5 years’ experience of the Type 102 Radar
- Proven AD Equipment Maintenance experience
- Knowledge of AD Equipment and Operations
- Experience in the Royal Air Force (Desirable)
- Other requirements:
- Ability to obtain SC Clearance
- Driving Licence
What we offer:
- Salary: Competitive salaries with annual reviews
- Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
- Holidays: 25 days' annual leave plus 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
- Wellbeing: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, BUPA Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, Simplyhealth cash plans to claim back money towards healthcare costs, 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres
- 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
- Charity: Support a charity or organisation with a paid volunteering day each year. You can also choose to donate to your favourite charity tax-free, through our Payroll Giving Scheme
Please click on the apply button to complete your application. Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when that happens, we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working. As a proud Disability Confident Leader and holder of the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard, disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview.
#defencejobs
Radar Systems Manager Portreath
- CornwallPermanent, Full time, 40 hours per week Days and to cover shift work where required of 3 days on 3 days off Competitive salary plus benefits Serco are recruiting for a Radar Systems Manager to join our team based at Portreath in Cornwall. This role is multi-functional and reports directly to the Air Defence Senior Program Manager. Our Radar Systems Manager role will require a flexible individual who has knowledge of the BAE T102 Air Defence Radar System, Secondary Radar, CS/Guardian Systems and SSSB, Ground to Air Comms, Power distribution and Generator Systems at RRH Portreath.
You will be working closely with the Senior Programme manager to manage the onsite maintenance teams and liaise with key stakeholders in RRH Portreath, for example the onsite RAF team, 144 SU, BAE and ADWiMS. The individual will also be able to cover the duty cover, acting as duty cover radar engineer on a shift basis, if required.
Main Accountabilities:
- Act as the focal point for day-to-day management of all maintenance and fault rectification tasks.
- Manage the maintenance, repair, modification and ensure the safe operation of AD communication
- and the Type 102 Radar systems.
- Manage all AD and communication systems, to ensure that they are functioning correctly and
- providing a continuous, safe and reliable service.
- Responsible for maintaining, repairing and modifying technical equipment which includes:
- The Type 102 Radar
- VCS/Guardian Systems
- Secondary Radar
- SSSB
- Ground to Air Comms
- Power distribution and Generator Systems
- Ensure maintenance of current AD Staff Personal Technical Certificates and competency
- Demonstrate safe working practices and ensure personal safety and the safety of others
- Attend siting boards and safeguarding meetings, acting as the focal point
- Stakeholder management with local businesses and MOD Staff where required
- Assist with Project Controls and liaison with local supplier
- Management of site documentation and configuration control
- CLS Management
- Building custodian for identified buildings
- Responsible for H&S at the T102 RRH and those building identified at RRH Portreath.
What you’ll need to do the role:
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Self-motivated, capable of working alone and within a team
- Strong ability to follow process consistently and methodically
- Good written and oral communication skills to allow effective communication with peers, and both
- technical and non-technical customers
- Ability to adapt and be flexible when needed
- A can-do attitude
Experience:
- Minimum 5 years’ experience of the Type 102 Radar
- Proven AD Equipment Maintenance experience
- Knowledge of AD Equipment and Operations
- Experience in the Royal Air Force (Desirable)
- Other requirements:
- Ability to obtain SC Clearance
- Driving Licence
What we offer:
- Salary: Competitive salaries with annual reviews
- Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
- Holidays: 25 days' annual leave plus 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
- Wellbeing: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, BUPA Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, Simplyhealth cash plans to claim back money towards healthcare costs, 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres
- 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
- Charity: Support a charity or organisation with a paid volunteering day each year. You can also choose to donate to your favourite charity tax-free, through our Payroll Giving Scheme
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