Armourer Large Calibre

QinetiQ

Shoeburyness, England, United Kingdom
Competitive salary; benefits: matched contribution...
On-site
Large, medium, and small calibre weapon systems
Safety, security, and engineering governance
Fault diagnosis and repairs
As an Armourer Large Calibre, you will enable the safe, compliant, and effective maintenance and operation of large, medium, and small calibre weapon systems, directly supporting high‑integrity test and evaluation activities

Job Summary

  • As an Armourer Large Calibre, you will enable the safe, compliant, and effective maintenance and operation of large, medium, and small calibre weapon systems, directly supporting high‑integrity test and evaluation activities.
  • Day-to-day, you’ll lead and supervise maintenance, setup, operation and T&E activities across weapon systems, ensuring adherence to safety, security, and engineering governance while helping deliver high-quality technical outputs and continuous improvement within the OME weapon capability.
  • 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.

Matching Summary

As an Armourer Large Calibre, you will enable the safe, compliant, and effective maintenance and operation of large, medium, and small calibre weapon systems, directly supporting high‑integrity test and evaluation activities.

Salary

Competitive Salary; 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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • large, medium, and small calibre weapon systems
  • safety, security, and engineering governance
  • fault diagnosis and repairs
  • test and evaluation activities
  • security protocols including Section 5 requirements

Nice-to-have

  • continuous improvement
  • collaborating widely and openly
  • diverse and inclusive environment
  • appetite for innovation

Key Requirements

  • Recognised engineering apprenticeship/NVQ or equivalent military/industry qualification
  • Strong understanding of mechanical systems
  • Solid working knowledge of safety practices
  • Experience supporting test and evaluation activities
  • Strong understanding of security protocols

Work Rights

Eligible for SC clearance

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