Site Technician

Saab; Andover; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Saab UK in Andover is seeking a Site Technician to join our team five days a week to maintain and repair advanced simulation equipment and manage stock for operational readiness.

You will collaborate with Operations and Field Support, perform inventory audits, basic electrical work, software reconfiguration, and generate detailed repair reports using our Equipment Management system.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in inventory management and warehouse operations in fast-paced environments.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Proficient in inventory management software and Excel.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.
• Attention to detail and issue resolution.

Responsibilities

• Support, repair & maintain customer simulator equipment following maintenance processes.
• Conduct simulator troubleshooting & fault diagnosis.
• Carry out basic electrical repairs and LRU replacement.
• Reconfigure & install simulator software when required.
• Prepare and maintain repair reports using a bespoke Equipment Management system.
• Coordinate issue, receipt and storage of materials per procedures.
• Assist with inventory counts and maintain stock level records.
• Ensure storage areas are clean and compliant with safety regulations.
• Provide simulator training to customers during equipment issue.
• Support Site Manager to meet daily operation requirements.

Skills

Inventory management

Warehouse operations

Microsoft Excel

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

IPC Certification for soldering electrical/electronic assemblies

Job description

Introduction

Saab UK is part of Scandinavia’s largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 600 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training.

What You Will Be Part Of

Saab is a leading defence and security company with an enduring purpose, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 28,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world. Saab designs, manufactures and maintains advanced systems in aeronautics, weapons, command and control, sensors and underwater systems. Saab is headquartered in Sweden. It has major operations all over the world and is part of the domestic defence capability of several nations.

The Role:

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Site Technician to join our dynamic team. As a Site Technician, you will play an essential part in ensuring that our customer and our delivery teams have the most advanced simulation equipment available to them in order to maintain levels of activity in accordance with the contract.

You will work closely with various departments, within our organisation, including Operations and Field Support Representatives, to manage the influx and outflux of equipment, conduct regular maintenance and equipment repairs, inventory audits, and prepare detailed reports on stock levels and usage. Your contributions will directly impact our mission to deliver top-tier capabilities in our European business sector.

This role will be based at our Andover site 5 days a week.

Key Responsibilities

• Support, repair & maintain customer owned simulator equipment in accordance with corrective & preventative maintenance processes.
• Conduct simulator troubleshooting & fault diagnosis.
• Carry out basic electrical repairs/LRU replacement & general repairs in line with business processes.
• Reconfigure & install simulator software when required.
• Prepare & maintain reports on all repair work carried out on the simulation equipment using a bespoke Equipment Management system.
• Assist in the preparation of simulation equipment prior to deployment, including simulator configuration & picking and packing.
• Co-ordinate the issue, receipt & storage of materials using the SAAB Equipment Management system, in accordance with established procedures, to the customer.
• Assist with regular inventory counts and maintain accurate records to ensure stock levels (simulators & associated spare parts) meet operational needs.
• Oversee the organisation and cleanliness of the storage & repair areas, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
• Provide simulator training to the customer during the equipment issue process.
• Support the Site Manager as required to meet daily operation requirements.
• Support other SAAB UK sites and field exercise activities when required.

Experience & Requirements:

• Proven experience in inventory management & warehouse operations in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks & prioritise effectively.
• Proficient in inventory management software and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
• Attention to detail and ability to identify discrepancies & resolve issues promptly.
• Familiarity with safety & compliance regulations within the industry, including hazardous material handling
• Knowledge of electrical repairs including IPC Certification for soldering electrical & electronic assemblies or equivalent.
• Counter Balance Forklift License, new or refreshed within the last three years.

By submitting an application to Saab UK you consent to undertaking workforce screening activities that may include but are not limited to: Baseline Personnel Security checks, National Security Vetting, reference checks, verification of working rights and in all circumstances preferred candidates will be placed through a security interview.