Instrumentation Technician

QinetiQ; Millom; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matched pension and life assurance

Generous holiday allowance

Health and dental insurance

Employee discount portal

Armed Forces Covenant support

Volunteering opportunities

Job summary

QinetiQ is seeking an Instrumentation Technician at Eskmeals to support defence trials by collecting data on equipment performance in real-world environments.

You will prepare, deploy and operate high-speed cameras, thermal imaging, pressure measurement and other data gathering gear, ensuring data quality and safety across live trials.

Qualifications

• Hands-on technical or engineering experience in a relevant field.
• Strong IT literacy and comfort with data and software systems.
• Ability to learn new equipment and technologies quickly.
• Proven problem solving and fault finding ability.
• Capable of working independently and in a team.
• Good communication and adherence to safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, deploy and operate instrumentation during trials.
• Collect, validate and collate trial data for reports.
• Maintain instrumentation per work instructions and standards.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues to ensure data capture.
• Collaborate with colleagues to deliver safe trial activities.
• Follow safety, quality and security requirements throughout.

Skills

Technical experience

Data handling

Learn new equipment

Fault finding

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Apprenticeship/NVQ or equivalent in engineering

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

Package: £33,075 - £36,750 (salary dependent on experience) + Benefits

Role ID: SF20463

Are you ready to be part of the future? At QinetiQ, we’re not just imagining tomorrow we are creating it. From cutting-edge defence technology to ground-breaking innovations our mission is to empower and protect lives. Join us as an Instrumentation Technician at our Eskmeals site, where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds.

The Role

As an Instrumentation Technician, you'll play a vital role in supporting defence trials by collecting the data that helps our customers understand how equipment and systems perform in real-world environments.

Day-to-day, you'll work as part of a skilled instrumentation team, preparing, operating and maintaining a range of specialist equipment including high-speed cameras, thermal imaging systems, pressure measurement equipment and other data gathering technologies. You'll support live trials activities, gather and collate data, and ensure all work is conducted safely, securely and in accordance with quality procedures.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing, deploying and operating instrumentation and data gathering equipment during trials
• Supporting the collection, validation and collation of trial data for customer reporting
• Maintaining instrumentation equipment in accordance with work instructions, manufacturer guidance and quality standards
• Troubleshooting and fault-finding equipment issues to ensure successful data capture
• Working collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders to deliver safe and effective trial activities
• Adhering to all safety, quality and security requirements throughout trial operations

Essential experience of the Instrumentation Technician

• Practical hands-on technical or engineering experience
• Strong computer literacy and confidence working with data and software systems
• Ability to learn new equipment, systems and technologies quickly
• Experience of problem solving and fault finding in a technical environment
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Strong communication skills and a commitment to following procedures and safety standards

Essential qualifications for the Instrumentation Technician

• Apprenticeship, NVQ or equivalent qualification in an engineering, technical or skilled trade discipline, or relevant transferable experience
• Full UK Driving Licence

We value difference and we don’t have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you.

This role is 37 hours per week based at our Eskmeals site on a full-time bases. Working hours are 07:30 to 16:30 Monday to Thursday and 07:30 to 12:30 on Friday.

Please note that all applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum.

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Our Recruitment Process

At QinetiQ we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible and welcoming workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We believe that a diverse mix of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences drives innovation and leads to better outcomes for our people, customers and communities. We encourage applications from all candidates and are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know by emailing [e-mail]. One of our recruitment team will contact you.

Many roles in QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting being completed, applicants who already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment. A number of roles are also subject to additional restrictions, which means factors such as nationality or previous nationalities may affect the roles that you can be employed in.

Why Join QinetiQ?

As we continue to grow into new markets around the world, there’s never been a more exciting time to join QinetiQ. The formula for success is our appetite for innovation and having the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges.

As a QinetiQ employee, you’ll experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds, disciplines and experiences enjoy collaborating widely and openly as we undertake this exciting and rewarding journey. Through effective teamwork, and pulling together, you’ll get to experience what happens when we all share different perspectives, blend disciplines, and link technologies; constantly discovering new ways of solving complex problems in a diverse and inclusive environment where you can be authentic, feel valued and realise your full potential. Visit our website to read more about our diverse and inclusive workplace culture. www.qinetiq.com/en/careers/life-at-qinetiq

Our Benefits

• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days
• Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance
• Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more
• We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining our Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
• Volunteering Opportunities - helping charities and local community