Engineering Technician

STSdefence; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A defence contractor in the UK seeks an Engineer Technician to perform electrical and mechanical fittings for maritime platforms. The role demands experience in installations and knowledge of health and safety regulations. Candidates should be ready for onsite and offsite work, including occasional overseas assignments. The position offers a chance to work within a dedicated team, ensuring high standards of quality and safety.

Qualifications

• Proven experience of electrical and mechanical installation.
• Knowledge of the Health and Safety Act 1974.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Undertake electrical/mechanical fitting of electrical equipment.
• Maintain awareness of time, cost, and quality criteria.
• Work as a team member contributing to the main effort.

Skills

Electrical installation experience

Mechanical installation experience

Health and Safety Act knowledge

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Ability to work unsupervised

Education

Current electrical qualification and certification

Category B driving licence

Tools

Test & Inspection City & Guilds 2394/5

BS7671 for Electrical Installation

Fibre Optic termination and testing

Welding

Job description

Duties

The Engineer Technician will undertake the electrical / mechanical fitting of a broad range of electrical equipment, predominantly to maritime platforms and MOD establishments, within the UK and abroad. Fitting must be presented for Installation Inspection, in line with detailed Installation Solution Guidance packages, and in accordance with relevant Joint Service Publications and Defence Standards.

If you would like to know a bit more about this opportunity, or are considering applying, then please read the following job information.

• the provision of skilled and generic electrical and / or mechanical fitting work, as directed by the Team Leader;
• maintaining an awareness of the Time, Cost and Quality criteria of the task in hand;
• working as a Team member, proactively and efficiently contributing to the main effort;
• progression through personal continuous improvement, undertaking training as required to improve and sustain high skill levels;
• Ensuring availability for working onsite and offsite, sometimes abroad to CONDO areas. This includes occasional overtime and weekend working;
• Working as directed within other STS Defence departments, providing support where priorities demand;

Skills / Qualifications

• proven experience of electrical and mechanical installation;
• a working knowledge of the Health and Safety Act 1974;
• strong communication and organisational skills;
• the ability to work unsupervised, demonstrate initiative, and be comfortable in a team environment;
• an in-date Passport and category B driving licence;
• current, relevant electrical qualification and certification;
• qualification in one or more of the following key skills :

• Test & Inspection City & Guilds 2394 / 5
• British Standard (BS7671) for Electrical Installation (17th Edition)
• Fibre Optic termination and testing
• Fibre Glassing
• Working at height
• Soldering & Crimping
• Welding

Additional Information

SECURITY All candidates must be in a position to obtain UK security clearance to SC level. Additional restrictions may apply on certain defence programmes.

All candidates will be required to adhere to STS Defence core values.