Title:  Senior Composite Woodworking Craftsperson

Package:  Competitive Salary + Benefits

Role ID:     SF17493

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 Senior Composite Woodworking Craftsperson at our Haslar site in gosport, 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 Senior Composite Woodworking Craftsperson, you’ll have a role that is out of the ordinary. You will be working within the hydrodynamics team to complete projects involving boat building and composite engineering. 

Please click the link below to find out what happens at QinetiQ’s Haslar facility:

Maintaining Operational Advantage in the Underwater Battlespace - Full Version - YouTube

Day-to-day, you’ll support the manufacturing of large-scale research models to a very high standard and within tight tolerances.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Working within a small team and with a variety of materials such as GRP, carbon fibre, wood, plastic, and metal
• Using a range of hand, power, and machine tools with the aid of some computer-assisted measuring equipment
• Undertaking detailed quality assurance measurements on bespoke model builds by using a variety of measurement equipment
• Undertaking health & safety/job-specific training courses to fulfil the role

Essential experience of the Senior Composite Woodworking Craftsperson: 

• Boat/marine engineering experience with a good working knowledge in the construction and assembly of boats and ideally large-scale test models
• Sound knowledge of all woodwork/composite hand tools/measuring equipment 
• Excellent eye for detail whilst adopting a methodical approach to a variety of tasks and the ability to understand and follow design drawings
• Using woodworking tools/machines
• Fully trained and have experience and knowledge in the use of GRP processes
• A good understanding of job-related health & safety 

Essential qualifications for the Senior Composite Woodworking Craftsperson:

One or more of the following;

• City & Guilds Level 2-3 in Marine Engineering 
• NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Marine Engineering
• NVQ Level 3 Boat building
• Advanced Apprenticeship/Apprenticeship in Boat building 

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 Haslar.

Our facilities at the Haslar Marine Technology Park are state-of-the-art, including our ocean basin and rotating arm, and marine towing tank, offering an unparalleled environment for testing and refining designs. Our marine technology offers our global customers a service to deliver constrained hydrodynamic model tests of surface ships, submarines, offshore structures, and renewable energy devices.

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)