Assistant Technician-Airfield Civil Work Mason (Talent Pool)

Assistant Technician- Airfield Civil Work Mason
Make a difference every day

We are a multinational organization with a global team of 50,000 colleagues. In the Middle East we operate in the Transport, Defence & Advisory sectors, delivering services in Asset Management, Customer Experience, Fire & Rescue and Air Navigation Services. We are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services to fulfil our purpose to impact a better future by "Bringing National Visions to Life".  

Your Opportunity

We are looking for Assistant Technician- Airfield Civil Work Mason to carryout preventative, corrective and breakdown maintenance on masonry related tasks individually or as part of a technical team, within the airfield civil works section, whilst ensuring minimal disruption to the facilities operations.

Key accountabilities

• Ability to conform to all general and technical safety requirements at all times to ensure the health, safety & welfare of self and others at work
• Can read interpret and describe the functionality of civil works drawings (schematic & layout drawing)
• Major assets below, but not limited to: Roads, Airfield (Runways, Taxiways, etc.), Pavements, Aircraft Parking stands, Gullies and gutters, Concrete slabs and Modular surfaces and concrete footways
• Provide different maintenance to Assets, in the capacity as team member and solo; Periodic Preventive Maintenance, Breakdown Trouble Shooting, Inspections, Condition Assessment, Condition Based Maintenance, Corrective Maintenance and Configuration and Modifications
• Deliver tasks such as, but not limited to; Pavement repair works on the airfield, Road repair works, Conduct inspections to determine the need for repair, Sealing of expanding or contracting joints with caulking materials, Texturing and polishing, installing dressed stone, mixing cement and mortar, and restoring old and damaged masonry works.
• Minor repair works on floors and walls, Preparation of Sub base and road base in non-bituminous materials, Cold lay of bituminous materials and Hot lay of bituminous materials
• Sees those they interact with as customers and seeks to identify and meet needs, taking swift action to resolve issues with integrity. Always alert to the customer’s point of view and demonstrates a sense of urgency.
• Facilitates the implementation and acceptance of change and transformation within the workplace by guiding others and helping them adapt.
• Takes responsibility for one’s own personal impact and development, focusing on increasing self-awareness as well as identifying new areas for learning and professional development and creating learning opportunities.

Specific requirements

• High School Certificate and be trained in an appropriate field related to the specific work area.
• Industrial Training Institute Certificate / Diploma in road and street work operative maintenance or equivalent (post high school)
• IOSH Working Safely Certificate or equivalent
• Current valid UAE driving licence is desirable                                         
• Minimum three (3) year experience within a civil works (road and street works) or similar environment.
• Airport experience is considered as added advantage for this position
• Ability to communicate with staff, stakeholders and customers in oral and written English.

What's in it for you?

At Serco, our core values drive everything we do, and we believe in fairly compensating our colleagues for the value they bring to our organization. We are proud to offer a total reward package at Serco which includes: 

• Competitive monthly pay and allowances that are commensurate with the role and industry standards 
• Comprehensive medical insurance coverage and life insurance, so our employees can feel secure in their health and financial wellbeing 
• We recognize the importance of work-life balance, which is why we offer competitive leave benefits that exceed industry standards 
• We offer an annual airfare allowance to support our expat colleagues to stay in touch and visit their loved ones 
• We pride ourselves on providing a supportive work environment where we foster a positive Safety-First culture 
• We care deeply about our colleagues' wellbeing and offer access to wellbeing programs and platforms to support their physical, mental, and emotional health. 
• As a global organization, we offer a vast array of career paths for our employees to choose from. The scale and breadth of our organization provides our colleagues with opportunities for growth and variety in their career path, both regionally and globally. 

Join Us

At Serco, we believe there is a place here for everyone. A place where you can bring your authentic self to work every day. Our workplace culture is one that embraces diversity and fosters equity, respect, and belonging for every individual. We are committed to equal employment opportunities and creating an inclusive environment that proudly celebrates the perspectives and backgrounds that each of our employees bring to work every day. 

Join Serco and be part of a values-driven organization that invests in the development and well-being of its employees and offers a rewarding and fulfilling career. 

Serco is committed to Equal Employment Opportunities and is committed to ensuring the safety of all of its employees through its Zero Harm initiative. Please visit www.serco.com/careers for more information

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