Watchkeeper

QinetiQ

Applecross, Scotland, United Kingdom
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High level of self-reliance
Responsible attitude
Communicate with seagoing/helicopter traffic
** QinetiQ is seeking a Watchkeeper for its Applecross, Scotland location, offering a permanent, full-time role that includes a week-on/week-off shift schedule with accommodation and meals provided. The position involves maintaining surveillance of marine traffic and providing ground support for helicopter operations, with training provided for candidates lacking specific experience. **

Job Summary

  • Join QinetiQ as a Watchkeeper at our Applecross site in Scotland, working with cutting-edge technology in a live-in role with accommodation and meals included.
  • The role involves maintaining radar and visual surveillance, assisting with facility management, and providing ground support for helicopter operations.
  • This position offers a unique week-on/week-off shift pattern including day, night, and standby shifts, with benefits such as a matched contribution pension scheme and holiday allowance.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** QinetiQ is seeking a Watchkeeper for its Applecross, Scotland location, offering a permanent, full-time role that includes a week-on/week-off shift schedule with accommodation and meals provided. The position involves maintaining surveillance of marine traffic and providing ground support for helicopter operations, with training provided for candidates lacking specific experience. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • High level of self-reliance
  • Responsible attitude
  • Communicate with seagoing/helicopter traffic
  • Full UK driving licence
  • Live-in role
  • Week-on/week-off schedule

Nice-to-have

  • Experience of marine radars
  • Experience of marine radios
  • Seafaring background
  • Background in security
  • Background in the Police
  • Ex-forces background

Key Requirements

  • Full UK driving licence
  • National security vetting may be required

Work Rights

Not specified

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