Title:  Survival Equipment Technician

Role:                Survival Equipment Technician

Location:         MOD Boscombe Down, UK

Package:         Competitive Salary + Benefits
Role ID:           SF18017

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 a Survival Equipment Technician at our MOD Boscombe Down site, where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds.

The Role
As a Survival Equipment Technician, you’ll have a role that is out of the ordinary. You will carry out the maintenance, modification, assembly, repair and rectification of faults on all items of Airborne Life Support Equipment. In addition, individuals are to ensure that other related tasks are completed efficiently and in accordance with all relevant and applicable regulatory and QinetiQ procedures.

Day-to-day, you’ll carry out assigned tasks as directed by the Supervisor, Delivery Manager or Team Leader. The Survival Equipment Technician will ensure they have the authority from the supervisor prior to progression to the next stage and that the all relevant maintenance and associated documentation accurately reflects the physical state of the equipment by the end of each working day.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Maintaining all survival equipment; carrying out a range of tasks to high-standards through a planned schedule of work

• Completing a range of compliance and health and safety checks using tool control procedures
• Getting involved with a range of hands-on maintenance tasks for various unique equipment such as; aircrew protective clothing, helmets, electrical headsets, oxygen masks and personal survival packs
   

Essential experience of the Survival Equipment Technician:

• A strong understanding and relevant knowledge of Microsoft packages
• Proven experience of understanding Health, Safety & Environmental regulations

Essential qualifications for the Survival Equipment Technician:

• Survival Equipment training (NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Survival Equipment Maintenance (1789-31) or equivalent;
  • OR similar level of relevant experience including an apprenticeship covering survival equipment maintenance procedures;
  • OR qualification in a recognised and relevant engineering subject (for example; automotive, aerospace, aircraft, mechanical or another technical engineering subject)

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. 

This role is 37 hours per week based at MOD Boscombe Down. Travel to other QinetiQ and customer sites will be expected – both nationally and overseas.

MOD Boscombe Down is a unique operational site featuring the longest military runway in the UK. Primarily focusing on providing testing, evaluation and support services for aviation and aerospace systems. Renowned for its extensive flight testing capabilities the site plays a vital role in the UK’s aviation defence contributing to the development, testing and airworthiness of military aircraft enhancing operational readiness and effectiveness.

Why Join QinetiQ?

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.
 

As a QinetiQ employee, you’ll experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds, disciplines and experience 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. www.qinetiq.com/en/careers/life-at-qinetiq

Our Benefits

• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days
• Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance
• Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more
• 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
• Volunteering Opportunities - helping charities and local community

Our Recruitment Process:

We want to make sure that our recruitment process is as inclusive as possible and we aspire to bring out the best in our candidates by creating an environment where everyone feels value, heard and supported.  If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your Recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.
 

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 mean factors such as nationality or previous nationalities may affect the roles that you can be employed in.

Please note that all applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum.

UKSV National Security Vetting Solution: guidance for applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)