Gun Fitter

1 month ago

SouthendonSea, United Kingdom QinetiQ Full time

The Role

As a Gun Fitter for large calibre weapons, you will have a role that is out of the ordinary, acting as a vital member of the team. You will be responsible for maintaining weapons systems and supporting large calibre trials at the MoD Shoeburyness site. You will be involved in all aspects of MoD trial support for large calibre weapons and mounting systems, mechanical equipment and explosive materials which are used in human performance and protection capability through QinetiQ’s bespoke test and evaluation services.

Day-to-day, you will:

Support in all aspects of maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing large calibre weapon systems to ensure the safe and serviceable conditions in preparation for trials Ensure that all weaponry and associated equipment are issued for trial and proof activities Provide a variety of preventative, scheduled maintenance and fault rectification Provide stakeholder engagement support to the Team Leader for Ordinance, Munitions and Explosives (OME) Engineering Conduct a range of risk assessments across relevant equipment, rigs and explosive articles Develop professional and technical skills within all aspects of pre-planned and reactive maintenance for a range of trials support Provide a variety of support for materials used in human protection through test and evaluation trials

This role is full-time, 37 hours and fully on-site at our MoD Shoeburyness site.

Essential experience of the Gun Fitter:

Proven experience working with large calibre ordnance and associated equipment Demonstrable awareness of risk assessment and health & safety regulations associated with large calibre weapon systems Previous experience working with large calibre gun systems Demonstrable experience of maintenance, fault finding and repair of various large calibre weapon systems and engineering workshop techniques


Qualifications for the Gun Fitter:

A recognised military large calibre armament apprenticeship, armourer qualification or equivalent experience as a large calibre engineer or armourer Computer literacy including knowledge of Microsoft Office applications A full clean UK driving licence

Our Benefits

Adaptive and flexible working Generous holiday allowance Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance, and Dental Insurance Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance Employee discount portal Holiday Trading Support for the Armed Forces community Payroll Giving and Volunteering


Our volunteering programme enables our people to use their professional skills to make a positive difference in our local communities, for example STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) ambassador days in schools. We support a number of charities that are important to our people, including those which help the defence community.


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 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.

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