Engineering Technician
The Engineering Technician will play a key role in the electrical and mechanical fitting of a wide variety of electrical equipment, primarily supporting maritime platforms and MoD facilities, both across the UK and internationally. Every fitting will be carefully prepared for Installation Inspection, ensuring it aligns with detailed Installation Solution Guidance packages and meets the high standards set by Joint Service Publications and Defence Standards.
Duties:
The Engineering Technician is responsible for:
- The provision of skilled and generic electrical and/or mechanical fitting work, as directed by the Team Leader
- Maintaining an awareness of the Time, Cost and Quality criteria of the task in hand
- Working as a Team member, proactively and efficiently contributing to the main effort
- Progression through personal continuous improvement, undertaking training as required to improve and sustain high skill levels
- Ensuring availability for working onsite and offsite, sometimes abroad to CONDO areas, which includes occasional overtime and weekend working
- Working as directed within other STS Defence departments, providing support where priorities demand
Skills/Qualifications:
The Engineering Technician should have:
- Proven experience of electrical and mechanical installation
- A working knowledge of the Health and Safety Act 1974
- Strong communication and organisational skills
- The ability to work unsupervised, demonstrate initiative, and be comfortable in a team environment
- An in-date Passport and category B driving licence
- Current, relevant electrical qualification and certification
- Qualification in one or more of the following key skills:
- Test & Inspection City & Guilds 2394/5
- British Standard (BS7671) for Electrical Installation (17th Edition)
- Fibre Optic termination and testing
- Fibre Glassing
- Working at height
- Soldering & Crimping
- Welding
Additional Information
SECURITY – All candidates must be in a position to obtain UK security clearance to SC level. Additional restrictions may apply on certain defence programmes.
UKSV National Security Vetting Solution: guidance for applicants – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)