Package: Competitive Salary + Benefits
Role ID: SF17490
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 CNC Machinist at our Fort Halstead 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 CNC Machinist, you will use a wide range of machines in specialist facilities that will provide an excellent opportunity to develop new skills and support a critical sovereign capability in test & evaluation of defence munitions.
Day-to-day, you will carry out an extensive range of explosive machining operations in the manufacture and development of production and trials components. You will provide expert knowledge of equipment, techniques and materials.
Your responsibilities will include:
* Deliver the production of high-precision explosive test samples and components to meet the required specifications
* Be technically proficient and safely operate in the set-up and running of the remotely operated CNC machine tools
* Maintain and promote high personal standards in health and safety, security, and quality
* Participate in task review planning activities and route card generation where required
* Carry out activities in line with the 6S method: Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain and Safety; by identifying obstacles to success and taking ownership to find solutions to those problems
Essential experience of the CNC Machinist:
* Proficient in programming of two more of the operating systems used in the sectioning and machining facilities
* Detailed knowledge and experience of sectioning and machining of energetic materials
* Detailed knowledge and experience of environmental engineering
* Competent in reading engineering drawings / cutting plans and confident in challenging designs based on knowledge and requirements
Essential qualifications for the CNC Machinist:
* You will have an apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering or a minimum of three A levels, one of which must be a relevant engineering discipline, or a Level 3 NVQ in Mechanical Engineering
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 per week based at Fort Halstead. Travel to other QinetiQ and customer sites will be expected.
Our facilities at Fort Halstead located in Kent focuses on a wide range of defence related research in particular weapons systems and military technology. With modern laboratories engineers and scientists are enabled to conduct high tech research with regards to material science, systems engineering and advanced simulation techniques
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 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.
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 value, 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 mean 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)