About this role
<p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><strong><span style="color:black">Package: </span></strong><span style="color:black">Competitive Salary + Benefits </span></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><strong><span style="color:black">Role ID: </span></strong><span style="color:black">SF20211</span></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="color:black;font-size:14.0pt">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 Shoeburyness site, where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><strong><span style="color:black"> </span></strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><strong><span style="color:black">The Role<br></span></strong><span style="color:black">As an Instrumentation Technician, you will be part of the Land Installation team where you will work within the Site team supporting trails and ensuring the safety of the site.</span></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="color:black;font-size:14.0pt">Day-to-day, you’ll take part in trails as part of a team and a larger QinetiQ team operating installation equipment with the opportunities to learn new skills along the way.<br><br></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><strong><span style="color:black">Your responsibilities will include:</span></strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="color:black;font-size:14.0pt">Setting up and preparing ranges in accordance with the relevant documentation</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="color:black;font-size:14.0pt">Ensuring robust application of Health, Safety & Environmental procedures and processes</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="color:black;font-size:14.0pt">Carrying out duties in a safe compliant manner</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="color:black;font-size:14.0pt">Ensuring compliance with Risk Assessments and Task instructions</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="color:black;font-size:14.0pt">Carrying out general duties as a QinetiQ member of staff</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="color:black;font-size:14.0pt">Maintaining core module skills and training (manual handling etc)</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><strong><span style="color:black">Essential experience of the Instrumentation Technician: </span></strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="color:black;font-size:14.0pt">Proven ability to solve problems</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="color:black;font-size:14.0pt">Good understanding of Health and Safety</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="color:black;font-size:14.0pt">The ability to work to set processes</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="color:black;font-size:14.0pt">Poven experience working as part of a team and working independently where appropriate</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="color:black;font-size:14.0pt">Hands-on experience with work equipment and hand tools</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="color:black;font-size:14.0pt">The ability to be Computer/IT Literate is essential</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><strong><span style="color:black">Essential qualifications for the Instrumentation Technician:</span></strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="color:black;font-size:14.0pt">Full UK Driving licence</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="color:black;font-size:14.0pt">Good standard of GCSE-level mathematics</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="color:black;font-size:14.0pt">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.<strong> </strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 4.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 4.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="color:black">This role is 37 hours per week based at our</span><span style="color:black"> Shoeburyness</span><span style="color:black"> site and is fully on-site.</span></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 4.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">Shoeburyness</span></strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 4.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="color:black;font-size:14.0pt">QinetiQ Shoeburyness is a significant test and evaluation facility specialising in defence and security technologies. The site is focused on Environmental Testing including the evaluation of various ordnance, explosives and related systems. Implementing measures to ensure that testing activities comply with environmental regulations and minimise ecological impact</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 4.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 4.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><strong><span style="color:black">Please note that all applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum.</span></strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="color:black;font-size:14.0pt"><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-national-security-vetting-solution-guidance-for-subjects"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#4472c4">UKSV National Security Vetting Solution: guidance for applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)</span></a></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="color:white;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">#UKD #LI-LM1</span></p><p style="background-color:white;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 4.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><strong><span style="color:black">Our Recruitment Process:</span></strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">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 <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a>. One of our recruitment team will contact you.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="color:black;font-size:14.0pt">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.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><strong><span style="color:black">Why Join QinetiQ?</span></strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="color:black;font-size:14.0pt">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.</span><br><br></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="color:black">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</span>. <a href="http://www.qinetiq.com/en/careers/life-at-qinetiq">www.qinetiq.com/en/careers/life-at-qinetiq</a></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><strong><span style="color:black">Our Benefits</span></strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="color:black;font-size:14.0pt">Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance</span></li> <li style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="color:black;font-size:14.0pt">Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days</span></li> <li style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="color:black;font-size:14.0pt">Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance</span></li> <li style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="color:black">Employee discount portal: </span><span style="color:black">Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more</span></span></li> <li style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="color:black;font-size:14.0pt">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</span><span style="color:black;font-size:14.0pt">Volunteering Opportunities - helping charities and local community</span></li> </ul>