Trials Conducting Officer

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

Job summary

CMD Recruitment is seeking a Trials Conducting Officer for a permanent, full-time role on Salisbury Plain, south of Devizes. The role involves planning, preparation, and safe delivery of trials involving explosives, ordnance and munitions, with strict safety and regulatory compliance.

You will lead trial activities, develop risk and safety documentation, coordinate logistics, liaise with customers, operate specialist test equipment and analyse data to produce precise reports.

Qualifications

• Significant practical experience in a military, explosives, ammunition or safety-critical environment.
• Possession of an explosive disposal or ammunition qualification (Class One/UNMAS EOD).
• Experience firing, testing or evaluating explosives, munitions or ordnance.
• Strong knowledge of ammunition systems and range procedures.
• Experience in safety-critical settings and supervisory roles.
• Ability to interpret technical data and produce detailed reports.

Responsibilities

• Lead and conduct trials involving explosives, ordnance and munitions.
• Develop detailed trial plans, risk assessments and safety documentation.
• Plan trial logistics, equipment, instrumentation, materials and data capture.
• Liaise with customers and stakeholders throughout planning and delivery.
• Operate and evaluate specialist test equipment; investigate failures.
• Analyse test data and produce technical reports and recommendations.
• Ensure work complies with quality, safety and regulatory requirements.
• Supervise students, contractors and other personnel on trials and range activities.
• Support technical development, testing, research and training activities.

Skills

Strong analytical abilities

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Ability to travel

Education

Explosive disposal qualification (Class One) or UNMAS EOD

Job description

Trials Conducting Officer

Location: Salisbury Plain, South of Devizes, Wiltshire

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Salary: £38,655 - £46,492 per annum, with potential progression to £53,108

The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Trials Conducting Officer to join our client, a specialist technical and operational team based on the Salisbury Plain, South of Devizes.

This is a highly technical and safety‑critical role involving the planning, preparation, management and safe delivery of trials involving explosives, ordnance and munitions.

As a Trials Conducting Officer, you will take responsibility for the successful delivery of trials and range activities, ensuring they are planned, conducted and reported in accordance with strict safety and operational requirements.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading and conducting trials involving explosives, ordnance and munitions.


• Developing detailed trial plans, risk assessments, COSHH assessments and supporting safety documentation.


• Planning trial logistics, equipment, instrumentation, materials and data capture requirements.


• Liaising directly with customers and stakeholders throughout the planning and delivery of trials.


• Operating and evaluating specialist test equipment and investigating equipment failures.


• Analysing test data and producing accurate technical reports and recommendations.


• Ensuring work is completed in accordance with relevant quality, safety and regulatory requirements.


• Supervising students, contractors and other personnel involved in trials and range activities.


• Supporting technical development, testing, research and training activities.

About You:

You will have significant practical experience within a military, explosives, ammunition, EOD or similarly safety‑critical environment.

Ideally, you will hold a recognised explosive disposal or ammunition qualification, such as a Class One Ammunition Technician or equivalent UNMAS EOD qualification, together with practical experience of firing, testing or evaluating explosives, munitions or ordnance.

You will also need:

• Strong technical knowledge of ammunition systems and range procedures.


• Proven experience working within a safety‑critical environment.


• Previous management or supervisory experience.


• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.


• Experience interpreting technical data and producing detailed reports.


• Excellent communication, organisation and interpersonal skills.


• The ability to make informed decisions in changing and challenging circumstances.


• A proactive, flexible and resilient approach to work.


• A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel when required.

The role is subject to the relevant security, Health & Safety and site requirements.