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QTS is a wholly owned subsidiary of QinetiQ Group PLC, specialising in the design and manufacture of a range of state-of-the-art Unmanned Aerial and Surface Target systems, including the world-leading Banshee target.\nQTS targets are used to enable realistic weapons test and evaluation and operator training in over 40 countries worldwide, with QTS providing a complete managed service in over 15 of these countries.\nWhat will I be doing?\nReporting to the Field Services Team Leader, you will be an active team member in the service delivery of unmanned aerial and surface targets, to assist in the training requirements of defence forces around the world. Operations Technicians build and test target systems, as well as conduct maintenance, packing, and shipping of all parts, systems and ancillary equipment necessary for the deployed service delivery that the team conducts\nDuties will include:\nBuild, test, repair and disassembly of aerial and surface targets, in accordance with operator manuals and service bulletins, range standard operating practises and flight test schedules \nRepairs may include line replacement units as well as fibreglass repairs and engine tuning and maintenance\nFault diagnosis of targets, launchers, ground equipment and ancillary equipment\nRefuelling of the targets\nThe preparation and removal of target payloads \nHandling and preparing pyrotechnics\nAssistance with the operating of the launcher systems \nConducting target retrieval from recovery areas\nComplete post flight checks and replenish or repair as necessary \nEngine running and tuning\nDesalination of targets post sea recovery\nMaintenance of all ground support equipment where specified\nMay assist in training of the systems to others\nFamiliarity with boat and boat target operations\nExtensive travel internationally, which can be at short notice \nWhat do I need?\nYou will have experience of working in a field / deployable environment and be calm and able to work under pressure.\nYou’ll be an excellent team player who is enthusiastic and committed to the role / team and have a full National Driving Licence.\nWe also ask that you:\nhave a basic understanding and appreciation of the principles of flight\nare qualified to GCSE level in maths and English \nordinarily hold and maintain competency to operate a hydraulic crane (HIAB)\nare willing to become a first aider\nhave good IT skills \nare a good communicator, both written and oral\nThe following would be an advantage:\nDomain knowledge of unmanned aerial targets systems including ground, target and control systems\nAn Engineering HND / HNC qualification or relevant apprenticeship \nPlease note that all applicants must be eligible for SC clearance as a minimum.\nUKSV National Security Vetting Solution: guidance for applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)\nJoining QinetiQ offers you an opportunity to work on a broad range of exciting defence-based projects, with vast career progression across a global organisation, in addition to competitive personal and professional benefits.\nYou’ll receive a competitive salary and benefits package: our basic salaries are very attractive, as we constantly review what’s happening in the market.\nThe range of benefits we offer include ample holiday entitlements, generous employer pension contributions, enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay, and the ability to purchase discounted Health Cash Plans, Private Medical Insurance, and Dental Insurance, plus much more.\nPlease note that applications are reviewed as they are received, so we encourage early applications. 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