Survival Equipment Technician

<p>Job Title:        Survival Equipment Technician<br/> Location:        Salisbury, Wiltshire <br/> Package:        Highly Competitive Salary + Benefits Package<br/> Role Type:      Full-time / Permanent<br/> Role ID:           SF15888</p> <p> </p> <p>Join us as a Survival Equipment Technician at our MOD Boscombe Down site in Salisbury, where you will play a crucial role in providing technician support for our survival equipment.</p> <p><br/> The Role<br/> As a Survival Equipment Technician (SET), you'll have a role that's out of the ordinary, providing technical engineering support for a range of crucial survival equipment including aircrew equipment, parachutes, life-rafts and pool drifts. </p> <p> </p> <p>Day-to-Day, you'll:</p> <ul> <li>Maintain all survival equipment, carrying out a range of tasks to high-standards through a planned schedule of work</li> <li>Complete a range of compliance and health and safety checks using tool control procedures</li> <li>Get involved with a range of hands-on maintenance tasks for various unqiue equipment such as, aircrew protective clothing, helmets, electrical headsets, oxygen masks and personal survival packs</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p>This role is full-time, 37-hours per week and based onsite at MOD Boscombe Down.  Travel within the UK and overseas, as and when required by the the business</p> <p> </p> <p>Essential Experience of the Survival Equipment Technician<br/> We value difference and we don’t have a fixed idea when it comes to skills or experience, provided you can show a level of experience in the following, then we would like to hear from you:</p> <ul> <li>Survival Equipment Training </li> <li>Computer literacy with relevant knowledge of Microsoft packages</li> <li>Comprehensive understanding of Health, Safety &amp; Environmental regulations </li> </ul> <p> </p> <p>Qualifications for the Survival Equipment Technician</p> <ul> <li>You'll need 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.</li> <li>You'll also need a recognised training course (or equivalent military training qualification) or years' experience</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p>Please note that all applicants must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum.</p> <p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-national-security-vetting-solution-guidance-for-subjects">UKSV National Security Vetting Solution: guidance for applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)</a></p> <p> </p> <p>Our Benefits</p> <ul> <li>Adaptive and flexible working.</li> <li>Generous holiday allowance.</li> <li>Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance, and Dental Insurance.</li> <li>Matched contribution Pension Scheme, with Life Assurance.</li> <li>Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets, and much more.</li> <li>Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows most employees to buy up to 5 days’ additional leave.</li> <li>We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant.</li> <li>Payroll Giving and Volunteering - helping charities and local communities.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p>Why Join QinetiQ?<br/> 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.</p> <p> </p> <p>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. </p> <p> </p> <p>About QinetiQ<br/> As a company of thousands of dedicated professionals, we are a world-centre of excellence in research and development and act as a catalyst for fast-track innovation, offering outstanding experimentation facilities, and technical, engineering and scientific expertise. QinetiQ is made up of dedicated experts in defence, aerospace, security and related markets, all working together to explore new ways of protecting what matters most. Being part of QinetiQ means being central to the safety and security of the world around us. Partnering with our customers, we help to save lives; reduce risks to society; and maintain the global infrastructure on which we all depend. Come and find out how you can play a role.</p> <p> </p> <p>Security<br/> Please note that many roles i