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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 Mechanical and Electrical Technician 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.\nThe Role\n As a Mechanical and Electrical Technician, we are looking for a positive and proactive individual to carry out the maintenance of the testing facilities at QinetiQ’s Environmental Test Centre in Shoeburyness.\nDay-to-day, you’ll be involved in fixing and maintaining a wide range of equipment, machinery and systems resolving issues quickly and efficiently through applying personal practical skills to fix it.\nYour responsibilities will include:\nDiagnosing and triaging faults, resolving issues quickly where possible and escalating specialist requirements\nApplying technical expertise to restore equipment to safe working condition and maintain trial activity\nSupporting Engineering Leads to maximise facility uptime and return services to operation efficiently\nOverseeing contractor work, maintenance shutdowns and inspections to ensure compliance and minimise downtime\nLeading calibration activities including in-house calibrations, PAT testing and coordination of external support\nSupporting equipment upgrades and lifecycle management, including commissioning, SAP implementation, spares strategy and engineering ownership of bespoke assets\nEssential experience of the Mechanical and Electrical Technician:\nExperience of engineering and electrical fault fixing\nQualified to carry out high voltage equipment testing (10KV)\nPrevious experience working in Mechanical Engineering\nThe ability to work within a team environment\nA full UK Drivers Licence\nProficient with IT and basic software such as word and excel\n\nEssential qualifications for the Mechanical and Electrical Technician:\nWe 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.\nWe value difference and we don’t have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education,\nThis role is 37 hours per week based at our Shoeburynesssite and is fully on-site.\nShoeburyness\nQinetiQ Shoeburyness is a significant test and evaluation facility specialising in defence and security technologies. 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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. 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