Explosives Trials Lead | EOD Specialist

CMD Recruitment Limited; Devizes; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

CMD Recruitment Limited is recruiting a Trials Conducting Officer to lead and report on trials involving explosives, ammunition and munitions from Salisbury Plain, near Devizes. The role focuses on safe planning, risk assessments and accurate technical reporting in a highly safety‑critical environment.

You will coordinate trial logistics, supervise staff, and ensure compliance with health, safety and regulatory standards, with a salary range of £38,655–£46,492 plus progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in safety‑critical environments requiring strong technical judgement.
• Ability to interpret technical data and produce detailed reports.
• Excellent problem solving, communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Planning, leading and conducting trials involving explosives, ordnance and munitions.
• Preparing trial plans, risk assessments, COSHH assessments and safety documentation.
• Coordinating trial logistics, equipment, instrumentation and data capture.
• Liaising with customers and stakeholders throughout the trial process.
• Operating and evaluating specialist test equipment and investigating equipment failures.
• Analysing results and producing accurate technical reports and recommendations.
• Maintaining compliance with relevant safety, quality and regulatory standards.
• Supervising personnel, contractors and students involved in trials and range activities.
• Contributing to technical development, testing, research and training.

Skills

Military / Explosives / EOD experience

Education

Ammunition or EOD qualification (Class One/UNMAS)

Job description

CMD Recruitment Limited is recruiting a Trials Conducting Officer to lead and report on trials involving explosives, ammunition and munitions from Salisbury Plain, near Devizes. The role focuses on safe planning, risk assessments and accurate technical reporting in a highly safety‑critical environment.

You will coordinate trial logistics, supervise staff, and ensure compliance with health, safety and regulatory standards, with a salary range of £38,655–£46,492 plus progression opportunities.