Engineering Support Specialist - Configuration Management

Experis; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology staffing company is seeking an Engineering Support Specialist in Yeovil. This role involves providing Configuration Management support to the engineering team, assisting with the tracking and controlling of configuration data, and collaborating with cross-functional teams on configuration issues. Candidates should have experience in an engineering or technical support environment and strong attention to detail. This is a six-month contract with potential for extension, requiring on-site work and full BPSS clearance.

Qualifications

• Experience in engineering or technical support environments.
• Understanding of pre-defined processes and procedures.
• Ability to follow instructions under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide Configuration Management support to engineers.
• Assist with tracking and controlling engineering configuration data.
• Collaborate with teams on configuration issues.

Skills

Attention to detail

Confident communication

Education

High school level or equivalent

Job description

Engineering Support Specialist - Configuration Management (Aerospace)

Location: Yeovil (on-site)

PAYE SALARY: £30,000 - £35,000

Contract: 6 months (with potential to extend)

Hours: Mon-Fri, 8:00-17:00 (some flexibility)

The role

Working as part of the on-site engineering team, you will:

• Provide Configuration Management support to engineers at all levels.
• Support and follow robust configuration management processes and procedures.
• Assist with tracking, controlling and updating engineering configuration data.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to help resolve configuration issues.
• Provide guidance to engineering teams on configuration management best practice.
• Work to pre-defined processes, standards and guidelines under close supervision.
• Report into the on-site manager and elevate risks or issues where required.

About you

To be successful in this role, you should have:

• Experience in an engineering, technical support, configuration, document control or similar environment.
• Good understanding of working to pre-defined processes and procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in handling technical information.
• Confident communication skills to liaise with engineers and other functions.
• Ability to follow instructions and work under immediate supervision.
• Educated to high school level (or equivalent); further technical education is an advantage.

Mandatory screening

This role is within the aerospace sector and requires:

• Full BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) clearance, including:
• Proof of legal Right to Work in the UK
• Criminal Records Check (UK DBS)
• Drugs screening

You must be willing and able to undergo and pass all required checks.