Large Calibre Armourer - Test & Evaluation Lead

QinetiQ; Shoeburyness; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matched contribution pension with life

Generous holiday allowance

Health Cash Plan

Private Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Employee discount portal

Armed Forces Covenant support

Volunteering Opportunities

Job summary

QinetiQ Limited in Shoeburyness is hiring an Armourer Large Calibre to enable safe maintenance and operation of large, medium and small calibre weapon systems for high-integrity test and evaluation activities. You will lead maintenance, setup, operation and testing, while ensuring safety, security and governance compliance.

You will execute fault diagnosis, repairs, and preventative maintenance, support trials with data collection and reporting, and collaborate with stakeholders to assure safe,

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of mechanical systems with ability to diagnose faults and perform intermediate maintenance.
• Solid working knowledge of safety practices including risk assessments and hazard identification.
• Experience supporting test and evaluation activities including data collection and reporting.
• Strong understanding of security protocols including Section 5 requirements and secure storage procedures.
• Recognised engineering apprenticeship/NVQ or equivalent military/industry qualification.

Responsibilities

• Leading the maintenance, setup, operation and testing of small, medium and large calibre weapon systems
• Ensuring compliance with safety, security and engineering governance including EMERs, AESPs and JSPs
• Conducting fault diagnosis, repairs and preventative maintenance activities
• Supporting trials activities including data collection, analysis and reporting
• Working with stakeholders to ensure safe, compliant and effective delivery of test and evaluation tasks

Skills

Mechanical systems

Safety practices

Test & evaluation support

Data collection & reporting

Security protocols

Education

Engineering apprenticeship/NVQ

Job description

QinetiQ Limited in Shoeburyness is hiring an Armourer Large Calibre to enable safe maintenance and operation of large, medium and small calibre weapon systems for high-integrity test and evaluation activities. You will lead maintenance, setup, operation and testing, while ensuring safety, security and governance compliance.

You will execute fault diagnosis, repairs, and preventative maintenance, support trials with data collection and reporting, and collaborate with stakeholders to assure safe,