Job Title:  Ground Clearance Officer

Package:  £34,200 – £38,000 (salary dependent on experience) + Benefits

Role ID:    SF20299

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 Ground Clearance Officer at our Hebrides 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 Ground Clearance Officer, you will be responsible for provision of a consolidate Land Clearance status within the land danger area.

Day-to-day, you’ll support the Trials Manager being responsible for oversight of an efficient, safe, secure and legal operational output in accordance with approved Trials Conduct Documentation. You will also coordinate and verify daily Testing of Land Range Clearance Assets and display equipment.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Coordinating Range Safety Team and management of Land Clearance
• Supporting project by facilitating testing and integration for newly introduced or deployed equipment
• Ensuring that the requirements and restrictions detailed in safety procedures are complied with
• Stopping the trial if there are any concerns regarding safety
• Assisting the Trials Manager such that the Trials Delivery complies with H&S, Security and Accreditation standards
• Assisting the Trials Manager with Identification, implementation and refinement of processes and procedures associated with Trials Delivery

Essential experience of the Ground Clearance Officer:

• Good knowledge of Health & Safety, Governance and Security
• Professional attitude with the experience to support customers, both internal and external
• Strength of character to uphold QinetiQ values regardless of the operational pressures
• Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision
• Excellent spatial awareness

Essential qualifications for the Ground Clearance Officer:

• IT Literate
• Full UK Driving licence
• NEBOSH/IOSH (desirable)
• Marine radio Licence (desirable)

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 our Hebrides site with a minimum average site attendance of three days per week. The role be principally based at the Hebrides (South Uist) with some travel expected to other sites.

QinetiQ operates state-of-the-art facilities across the UK that focus on defence, security and technology innovation. These facilities enable QinetiQ to conduct a wide range of research, testing and development activities that support both military and civilian applications helping to advance technology and support national security.

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)

Our Recruitment Process:

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 internal_recruitment@qinetiq.com. One of our recruitment team will contact you.

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.

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 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. 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

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