Technician

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

Job Title: Technician.

Location: Kyle of Lochalsh.

Package: Competitive salary and benefits package.

Role Type: Full Time

Role ID: SF17428.

Take part in the QinetiQ journey. Join us as a Technician at our Kyle of Lochalsh location, where you’ll get the chance to work with cutting-edge technology and some of the industry’s brightest minds.

The Role

The UMAT (Unmanned Mobile Acoustic Target) group, based at the British Underwater Test & Evaluation Centre (BUTEC), is looking for engineers to join their existing team in Kyle of Lochalsh, on Scotland’s west coast (4.5 hours from Glasgow/Edinburgh). This Technician post offers an excellent opportunity to work in a challenging environment. There are very few roles like this one where you may be exposed to so many different technologies in such a short period of time.

UMAT group is in charge of the operation, maintenance, and support of two types of underwater acoustic vehicles. AMASS (Autonomous Mobile Acoustic Submarine Simulator) and SPAT (Self-Propelled Acoustic Target Mod 1), as well as a variety of other support equipment. These underwater vehicles’ principal mission is to provide a platform for the Royal Navy to train, test, and certify their submarines, crew, and equipment in real-time settings.

• Your daily responsibilities will include operating, maintaining, repairing, and calibrating the AMASS underwater target and support equipment as specified.
• Deploying and operating autonomous vehicles/equipment at sea to support experiments.
• In-shop testing and calibration of ancillary equipment to assure safety and compliance (PAT, LOLER, etc.)
• Maintain technical knowledge and expertise in UMAT operations and maintenance.
• Use of group paperwork (defect reporting and record keeping) and Equipment Database data entry within an ISO9001:2000 environment.
• Interested candidates with engineering experience and a willingness to relocate to Kyle of Lochalsh are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications for the Technician: We promote diversity and do not require specific backgrounds or degrees. If you have the necessary experience and a willingness to learn, we would like to hear from you.

Please keep in mind that all applicants must at the very least be qualified for SC clearance.

UKSV National Security Vetting Solution: Guidance for Applicants on GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

Our Benefits:

• Generous holiday allowance.
• Health Cash Plan, Private Medical, and Dental Insurance
• Matched contribution pension scheme with life insurance.
• Employee discount platform offers personal accident insurance, travel insurance, restaurants, cinema tickets, and more.
• Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows most employees to buy up to five additional days of leave.
• We are honoured to assist the Armed Forces community by upholding the Armed Forces Covenant.
• Payroll Giving and Volunteering: Helping Charities and the Local Community

Our volunteering program allows our employees to use their professional abilities to make a good influence in our communities, such as STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) ambassador days at schools. We support a number of organisations that are important to our staff, particularly those that benefit the defence community.

Why Join QinetiQ?

As we expand into new areas around the world, there has never been a more exciting time to join QinetiQ. The formula for success is our desire for innovation and the bravery to face a wide range of complex obstacles.

As we embark on this exciting and gratifying adventure, you will be part of a one-of-a-kind working environment in which teams from all backgrounds, disciplines, and experiences collaborate freely and openly. Through effective teamwork and collaboration, you’ll see what happens when we all share different perspectives, combine disciplines, and connect technologies; constantly discovering new ways to solve complex problems in a diverse and inclusive environment where you can be authentic, feel valued, and reach your full potential. Visit our website to learn more about our diverse and welcoming workplace culture.

About QinetiQ.

As a firm of thousands of dedicated people, we are a global centre of excellence in research and development, serving as a catalyst for rapid innovation by providing exceptional experimentation facilities and technical, engineering, and scientific expertise. QinetiQ is made up of devoted specialists in defence, aerospace, security, and adjacent areas who collaborate to find new solutions to secure what matters most. Being a member of QinetiQ means playing an important role in the safety and security of our surroundings. We partner with our clients to help save lives, mitigate societal hazards, and maintain the global infrastructure on which we all rely. Come find out how you can get involved.

Security

Please keep in mind that many positions at QinetiQ require national security clearance. Applicants who already have the required level of vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment, subject to permission. A number of roles are also subject to information access restrictions, which means that criteria such as nationality, prior nationalities held, and the country of birth may influence the roles in which you can work.

Application guidance

If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodations during the application and selection process, please contact your regional recruitment team in complete confidentially. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture in which everyone may thrive. We are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements; please enquire about alternate work schedules during your interview.