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**Title**:
Static Detonation Chamber (SDC) General Ordnance, Munition & Explosives (OME) Worker
**Location**:
Southend-on-Sea, England, United Kingdom
**Role Type**:
Permanent - Full Time
**Package**: Competitive Salary + Benefits
**Role ID**: SF18255
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 Static Detonation Chamber Worker at our Shoeburyness 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 Static Detonation Chamber Worker you will be responsible for handling, preparing, processing ordnance, munitions and explosives within the SDC facility.
Day-to-day, you’ll ensure the safe movement, inspection, loading and the disposal of explosive materials while adhering to strict safety and environmental regulations.
**Your responsibilities will include**:
Handling, transporting, preparing ordnance, munitions and explosives for processing in the Static Detonation Chamber
Inspecting and verifying munitions for compliance with processing requirements
Assisting in the setup, operation and monitoring of the SDC system during ordnance processing
Conducting pre-operation checks on equipment reporting any issues to the maintenance team
Adhering to all HSE, DSA and Ministry of Defence regulations related to explosive materials handling and disposal
Completing documentation as necessary assisting in inventory management and tracking of munitions and explosive materials
**Essential experience of the Static Detonation Chamber Worker**:
The ability to work in hazardous environments with strict safety and compliance protocols
Being physically capable of lifting heavy loads, earing PPE and working in confined spaces
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 Shoeburyness site. This role is a fully on-site role.
QinetiQ Shoeburyness is a significant test and evaluation facility specialising in defence and security technologies. The site is focused on Environmental Testing including the evaluation of various ordnance, explosives and related systems. Implementing measures to ensure that testing activities comply with environmental regulations and minimise ecological impact.
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.
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**:
Please note that all applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum.