Range Worker Ome

**Job title**: Range Worker OME

**Location**: Shoeburyness

**Company**: QinetiQ

**Salary**: Competitive

**Hours**: 37 hour per week

What will I be doing?

Assist with preparation of batteries and equipment for trials, disposals and proof

Assist with the firing of trials, disposals and proof as required

Assist with post-preparation of batteries and equipment following activities, including cleaning and returning of stores

Carry out area/stop-gate sentry duties when required

Assist the Foreman with road closures when required

Ensure you comply with instructions within Risk Assessments, Task Instructions and Trials paperwork

Carry out CFFE inspections of ammunition packaging and Range Ammunition Salvage in accordance with relevant procedures
Undertake and supervise tasks for which you are competent as set by Range Foreman/Responsible Person

Responsible for the safe operation of any vehicle or plant for which you have a licence and are required to operate, and maintain driver logs

Support the establishment on any task other than trials/disposals for which you are competent

Essential Education, Qualifications and Training

Good Level of General Education (GCSE grade C or above, NVQ or similar)

Full clean manual UK car driving licence

IT literate, able to utilise various systems including MS Office and Outlook

What do I need?

Working knowledge of Range Procedures and Range Standing Orders would be an advantage

Carry out Roles and Responsibilities as defined in the Site Emergency Plan

Knowledge of tri service munitions would be an advantage

Be proficient with radio communications and the use of the phonetic alphabet would be an advantage

Have good communication skills (both written and oral) and service provision/customer focussed.

Experience in the use of Hand tools

Support of other QinetiQ Ranges and be willing to travel

Have a ‘hands on’ attitude.

Be adaptable and willing to work flexible hours.

Essential Education, Qualifications and Training

Good Level of General Education (GCSE grade C or above, NVQ or similar)

Full clean manual UK car driving licence

IT literate, able to utilise various systems including MS Office and Outlook

Desirable Qualifications

Forklift Truck Certificate

ADR class 1 certification

Please note that all applicants must be eligible for SC clearance as a minimum.

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.

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 an diverse and inclusive environment where you can be authentic, feel valued and realise your full potential. Read more about our diverse and inclusive workplace culture here.

Joining QinetiQ offers you an opportunity to work on a broad range of interesting defence-based projects with vast career progression across a global organisation in addition to competitive personal and professional benefits. You’ll receive a highly competitive salary and benefits package: our basic salaries are very attractive as we constantly review what’s happening in the market. The range of benefits that we offer include, adaptive and flexible working, generous holiday entitlements, Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance and much more.

About QinetiQ

As a company of over 6,000 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.