Airfield Driver
Location: RAF Brize Norton, Carterton, OX18 3LX
Salary: £34,419.14 per annum inclusive of a 20% shift allowance, plus excellent benefits
Schedule: Perm/FT - You will be required to work a rotating shift pattern consisting of two 12-hour day shifts, followed by two 12-hour night shifts, and then a four-day standdown period.
Ready to impact a better future?
As an Airfield Driver in our Airfield Transport Operations team at RAF Brize Norton, you’ll play a vital role in keeping aircraft operations moving safely and efficiently. Your work supports critical Royal Air Force activity, helping ensure people, equipment, and missions are where they need to be on time and to the highest safety standards.
Every day, your contribution helps create a positive impact on a key national defence site. By operating specialist vehicles and maintaining safe airfield operations, your work touches lives and supports communities, innovation, and the future of aviation services.
What you’ll do as an Airfield Driver
You’ll be entrusted to:
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Operate specialist airfield vehicles you are trained and licensed to drive, ensuring contractual and safety standards are met
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Follow safe working practices at all times, reporting any issues or discrepancies through the management chain
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Complete delegated duties in line with contract requirements and operational procedures
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Undertake non-driving duties such as vehicle cleaning and general care of vehicles and work areas
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Complete mandatory Serco, Defence Learning Environment (DLE), and other required training to maintain competency and currency
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Carry out additional tasks as instructed by the Operations Manager, Shift Supervisor, or deputy
Does this sound like you?
You’ll be a great fit for this role if you have:
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A full, clean UK driving licence
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Driving licence categories B, C, and C + E are compulsory for the role. However (Category D is desirable but not essential)
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Colour Perception Level CP2 (Ishihara testing available at most opticians)
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A strong commitment to safety, compliance, and teamwork
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An in-date ADR licence (desirable — or a willingness to undertake training)
Discover all you need to keep growing
We’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.
What we offer
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Holidays: Competitive Holiday Package
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Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
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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
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Health 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
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Discounts: Discounts across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel
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Charity: Paid volunteering day, tax-free charitable giving through Payroll Giving Scheme, donate your pennies from your monthly pay to the Serco People Fund Charity
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Employee networks: Our networks support inclusion and connection by providing spaces for collaboration, learning, and belonging. They represent and empower all our colleagues including LGBTQIA+ employees, women, parents and carers, people with disabilities, veterans, and people from all cultural backgrounds.
Let’s impact a better future, together. Apply today.
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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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