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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 Senior OME Supervisor at our Aberporth site, where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds.\nThe Role\nAs a Senior OME Supervisor, you will play a critical role in ensuring the safe, compliant and efficient management of munitions and explosives activities at Aberporth, supporting vital defence trials and range operations.\nDay-to-day, you’ll lead and oversee munitions and explosives activities at Aberporth, managing the safe storage, transportation, issue and receipt of OME while ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and procedures. You’ll coordinate inloads and outloads, manage dangerous goods documentation, oversee permit-to-work and contractor activities, and act as Ground Safety Officer supporting live firing trials and missile loading operations across the range.\nYour responsibilities will include:\nLead and supervise OME operations at Aberporth, overseeing the safe storage, transportation, receipt, issue and accounting of munitions, explosives and dangerous goods\nEnsure compliance with explosives legislation and safety standards, maintaining safe systems of work, conducting risk assessments and supporting audits and inspections across licensed facilities\nAct as a technical authority for explosives safety, providing advice on hazard identification, risk management, permit-to-work systems and regulatory requirements\nSupport operational trials and firing activities, undertaking Ground Safety Officer duties, overseeing missile loading operations and coordinating contractor activities to ensure safe project delivery\nLead, coach and develop the local OME team, promoting a strong safety culture, driving continuous improvement and ensuring high standards of performance and accountability\nEssential experience of the Senior OME Supervisor\nExtensive experience in the handling, storage, processing and accounting of ordnance, munitions and explosives within a regulated environment\nStrong knowledge of explosives safety legislation, licensing requirements and safe systems of work\nProven experience conducting audits, inspections and risk assessments within high-hazard environments\nDetailed understanding of ER2014 regulations\nExperience leading and supervising teams while coaching and mentoring others\nExcellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to provide technical explosives safety advice and guidance\nEssential qualifications for the Senior OME Supervisor\nRecognised qualification in explosives, munitions or ammunition management\nEligibility to obtain and maintain UK Security Clearance (SC)\nThis role is 37 hours per week based at our Aberporth site with a minimum average site attendance of three days per week\nOccasional travel between Aberporth and other QinetiQ sites in support of projects\nWorking hours are Monday to Thursday 8:00am to 4:30pm and Friday 8:00am to 1:00pm\nPlease note that all applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum.\nUKSV National Security Vetting Solution: guidance for applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)\nOur Recruitment Process:\nAt 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 . One of our recruitment team will contact you.\nMany 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.\nWhy Join QinetiQ?\nAs we continue to grow into new markets around the world, there’s never been a more exciting time to join QinetiQ. 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