Mechanical Technician
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 9, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 5, 2026. QinetiQ scores A on the Alion truth index.
Package: £31,000 - £35,250 (salary dependent on experience) + Benefits
Role ID: SF20862
Are you ready to be part of the future? At QinetiQ, we are 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 Mechanical Technician at our Rosyth site, where you will have the opportunity to work with specialist shock testing facilities supporting equipment used across naval and maritime defence programmes.
The Role
As a Mechanical Technician, you will support the operation, maintenance and delivery of shock testing activities, helping ensure customer equipment is tested to the required standards.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Assembling test rigs and fixtures for customer testing
- Preparing and operating shock testing equipment in line with approved procedures
- Fitting and mounting customer equipment to specialist shock machines
- Carrying out maintenance, inspections and fault finding on plant and equipment
- Maintaining accurate records and supporting testing programmes
- Promoting high standards of safety, quality and housekeeping
Essential experience of the Mechanical Technician
Previous experience working with shock testing equipment is not essential as training can be provided.
- General mechanical engineering, maintenance, fitting or workshop experience
- Experience working with either Air pressure, hydraulic and pneumatic systems
- Strong attention to detail and practical problem-solving skills
- Ability to follow procedures and work safely in a controlled environment
- Good communication skills and ability to work within a small team
Essential qualifications for the Mechanical Technician
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline
This role is 37 hours per week based at our Rosyth site and is fully onsite. Core hours are 8:00am-4:00pm Monday to Thursday and 8:00am-3:30pm Friday. The role will involve working in restricted spaces.
BPSS clearance is required to start, and the successful candidate must be eligible to obtain SC clearance.
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Our Recruitment Process
At QinetiQ we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible and welcoming workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We believe that a diverse mix of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences drives innovation and leads to better outcomes for our people, customers and communities. We encourage applications from all candidates and are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know by emailing [email protected]. One of our recruitment team will contact you.
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 means factors such as nationality or previous nationalities may affect the roles that you can be employed in.
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 experiences 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. www.qinetiq.com/en/careers/life-at-qinetiq
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