Armourer/Weapons Technician/Mechanic Engineer {MOD}

ZipRecruiter; Swindon; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK Defence Company in Swindon is seeking a Mechanical Engineer/Armourer/Weapons Technician. The role involves engineering work on Army Weapons, including maintenance and repair tasks. Successful applicants will have a Level 3 qualification in Engineering, and experience in a similar role is preferred. Competitive salary with additional benefits including fully funded training and long-term development opportunities.

Benefits

Fully funded training

6% Pension

Salary Reviews

Occasional Overtime

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role is essential.
• Eager to work with military weapons and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out engineering work on Army Weapons.
• Stripping, assembling, and diagnosing faults.
• Repair, maintenance, and modification of weapons.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Weapons Maintenance

Electrical Skills

Hydraulic Systems

Education

Level 3 Qualification in Engineering

Level 4 Teaching Certification

Job description

Job Description

Armourer/Weapons Technician/Mechanic Engineer {MOD}

Military Location

Up to £36,227 rising to £38,787 (DOE) + Salary Reviews + Occasional Overtime + 6% Pension + Fully funded training and progression opportunities + much much more…

Are you a Mechanical Engineer/Armourer/Weapons Technician looking for a new and exciting role working on a range of Army Weapons.

Do you want to work for one of the world's leading UK Defence companies who offer fully funded training and long-term progression opportunities.

On offer is the exciting opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer/Armourer/Weapons Technician or similar with a level 3 qualification to join one of the world's leading defence contractors. Established around 150 years ago, this defence powerhouse had remained at the forefront of innovations and has its name to some of the largest defence projects in the world.

In this role, the successful Mechanical Engineer/Armourer/Weapons Technician will be carrying out engineering work on Army Weapons, which will include stripping, assembling, and diagnosing faults, as well as maintenance of weapons. Secondly, you will receive Teacher Training and will gain a Level 4 teaching certification. Once qualified, you will support with the delivery of theory training course modules and practical training in the maintenance, repair, and modification of weapons

The ideal Mechanical Engineer/Armourer/Weapons Technician would have experience in a similar role, be eager to work on military weapons and military equipment.

The Role:

• Be part of a highly skilled team.




• Working on military weapons and equipment




• Repair, maintenance, servicing and modifications.




• Mechanical, electrical and hydraulics.




• Full training and development opportunities.




• Further qualifications and training.

The Person:

• Mechanical Engineer/Armourer/Weapons Technician




• British or able to obtain Security Clearance.




• Local to site.

Keywords: Armourer, Weapons Technician, Weapons Engineer, Survival Equipment, RAF, Army, Navy, MoD, Mechanical Engineer, Light Weapons, Heavy Weapons

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The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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