Ascension : Operations Controller
Submitted by The Islander (Islander Editors) 01.12.2011 (Article Archived on 15.12.2011)

Serco Defence, Science and Nuclear have a vacancy for an Operations Controller.

Role:

Serco Defence, Science and Nuclear have a vacancy for an Operations Controller.

Location:

Airhead, Ascension Island Base

Hours:

The post will entail working shift hours, the work pattern is; Two consecutive 10 hour working days, followed by two consecutive days working 14 hours on night shift. This is followed by 3 days off. This equates to a working week of 40 hours spread over an 8 week period. Applicants must be able to work this shift pattern.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Monitoring of all aircraft movements, and disseminating the information to all Base personnel.

Accurate compilation of the Operations Log Book recording all occurrences and actions taken

Arranging Met briefings for aircrew

Management of the Base pager system

Monitoring the emergency phone and take actions as required.

All other relevant operations details.  

Any other task within the post holder’s capabilities as directed by the Contract Management

Essential skills, desirable experience and personal qualities required

·         Possess a good standard of numeracy and literacy

·         Possess good IT skills

·         Have a calm, confident manner and temperament

·         Demonstrate excellent team working skills

·         Be prepared to undergo a security clearance

·         Demonstrate excellent team working skills

·         Be physically fit

·         Good interpersonal and communication skills

·         Proactive customer service skills

·         Flexible working approach

·         Strong personal values and self motivation

Conditions:

·         A competitive annual salary

·         One paid holiday fare to either the UK or St Helena per year.

·         An annual allowance paid in monthly increments towards a second holiday fare.

·         Uniform and working clothes.

·         Comprehensive training.

·         Provision of free food and accommodation

·         25 Working Days Holiday and 8 days Public Holidays

So, if you fancy a change, relish a challenge and want to be part of a top class well motivated team of Operation Controllers, then why not apply to:

Tracey Yon

Serco Defence, Science & Nuclear

Tel:002473356

Fax: 002476832

Email: serco.dstadmin@cwimail.co.ac

Closing Date for applications 16 December 2011