Support Engineer

MBDA; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence organisation is looking for a proactive Support Engineer to support the Armed Forces community. This role involves building trusted relationships with various internal and external partners. Candidates should have an engineering background, preferably with Integrated Logistics Support experience. The position offers a hybrid working model and a range of employee benefits including bonuses, pension contributions, and training opportunities.

Benefits

Company bonus up to £2,500

Pension contribution up to 14%

Opportunity for paid overtime

Up to 15 additional flexi leave days

Enhanced parental leave

Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience required.
• Experience in Integrated Logistics Support is beneficial.
• Strong communication skills to build relationships.

Responsibilities

• Support a specific product and work with various platforms.
• Build trusted relationships with internal and external partners.
• Ensure the company's reputation is upheld.

Skills

Good interpersonal/communication skills

Self-motivated team player

Ability to build positive relationships

Education

Engineering background with a degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Integrated Logistics Support

Job description

An opportunity has arisen for a proactive Support Engineer to provide support for our Armed Forces community.

Job Title

Support Engineer

Salary

Circa £45,000 depending on experience

Location

Stevenage (We may be able to offer a relocation package for this role)

Dynamic (hybrid) working

2 days per week on-site due to workload classification

Security Clearance

British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship.

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

What we can offer you

• Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
• Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave. Enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments.
• Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more…
• Training and Development: Excellent career progression, training and career development opportunities

The opportunity

You will join a team supporting a specific product and there will be future opportunities to work with different products (missiles and weapons systems), across various platforms and with multiple customers in the UK and internationally as you develop your skills and care.

You will build trusted relationships with a complex array of internal and external partners, ensuring MBDA’s reputation is upheld.

What we're looking for from you

• Engineering background with a degree or equivalent experience
• Integrated Logistics Support experience would be beneficial.
• Good interpersonal/communication skills with the ability to build positive relationships
• Self motivated team player able to maintain a professional manner in a dynamic environment

Please note, this is not an IT Support Role!!!!!

Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given

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