Job Description

Job Title:

Senior Magnetic Range Technician

Location:

Portland, England, United Kingdom

Role Type:

Permanent - Full Time

Package:

Competitive Salary + Benefits

Role ID:

SF18638



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 Senior Magnetic Range Technician at our Portland Bill 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 Senior Magnetic Range Technician, you will be working in the wider Magnetic Assessment Services team, embedding into the Compass testing and Compass Base Survey team.



Day-to-day you will be responsible for and contribute to four main areas of the MAS related work: Compass testing and calibration, Compass base surveys at UK airports, Magnetic Surveys across UK, Assisting of ranging equipment in the Land Magnetic Range. The work requires experience of measurement, surveying, modern digital equipment, equipment integration, computing, data analysis, manipulation, interpretation and technical document and report writing.

Your responsibilities will include:

Delivery of magnetic surveys across various UK sites

Calibration of test equipment

Technical document and report writing

General site duties

Essential experience of the Senior Magnetic Range Technician:

Experience with measurement, surveying, modern digital equipment preferable

IT literate



Essential qualifications for the Senior Magnetic Range Technician:



Successful completion of secondary education with a minimum of 3 GCSEs grades Ato C, including English, Mathematics and a relevant Science
NVQ level 2 in an Engineering, Technical or Testing and measurement discipline or an equivalent qualification



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 Portland Bill site. Hybrid working patterns are available. Travel to other QinetiQ sites will be required.



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

Our Recruitment Process:

We want to make sure that our recruitment process is as inclusive as possible and we aspire to bring out the best in our candidates by creating an environment where everyone feels valued, heard and supported. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your Recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.



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.



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)