Package: Competitive Salary + Benefits
Role ID: 20172

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 Laboratory Technician 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 Laboratory Technician, you will join a specialist team supporting national security through the preparation of explosive detection training aids used by detection dogs across the military, police and wider security sector. Working within a laboratory environment, you will gain hands-on experience of explosives science, materials processing and testing whilst contributing to projects that have a genuine real-world impact.

Day-to-day, you'll work as part of our Weapons Science Capability team, supporting laboratory-based technical activities including the preparation of explosive detection training aids, explosives safety testing and material processing. You'll collaborate with scientists and engineers on a range of projects, ensuring work is completed safely, accurately and in line with customer requirements.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing explosive detection training aids used to support the training of detection dogs
• Producing specialist samples and materials for military, police, prison service and commercial security customers
• Supporting the delivery of explosives safety testing activities
• Processing materials and maintaining accurate technical records and documentation
• Providing practical support to scientists, engineers and technical specialists
• Following strict health, safety and quality procedures when working with explosives and hazardous materials

Essential experience of the Laboratory Technician:

• Experience working within a laboratory, manufacturing, engineering or technical environment
• Ability to follow detailed work instructions and processes accurately
• Understanding of the importance of quality, compliance and traceable documentation
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft 365 applications
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively within a team
• Proactive approach with a willingness to learn new technical skills

Essential qualifications for the Laboratory Technician:

• Minimum of 2 A Levels, including a relevant Technology, Engineering or Science subject
• BTEC or NVQ Level 3 in a relevant discipline

OR

• A minimum of five years' experience within a laboratory, manufacturing or engineering environment

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 week based at our Fort Halstead site.

Fort Halstead

Our facilities at Fort Halstead, located in Kent, focus on a wide range of defence-related research, particularly weapons systems and military technology. Modern laboratories enable engineers and scientists to conduct high-tech research in 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 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

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 valued, 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 means factors such as nationality or previous nationalities may affect the roles that you can be employed in.

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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)