General Dynamics Land Systems is on the look-out for a full-time Electrical / Electronic Field Service Engineer to join our Engineering Team, based in Merthyr Tydfil. The successful and inclusive candidate will earn a favourable salary of £36,000 to £45,000 based on experience and potential. This is an ideal role for someone who has a proactive and positive mindset and a keen desire to grow professionally.
Joining an established team, the successful candidate is required to be a highly adaptable Engineer to provide diverse vehicle maintenance and specialist advice to MOD and GDLS-UK personnel. The role will be based at the GDLS-UK facility in Bovington but may be required to work at MoD/GDLS-UK facilities within the UK at the Company's expense. There may also be opportunities to work overseas supporting routine maintenance and/or CONDO activities. Whilst contracted to a 37.5hrs working week, its expected to work some extended paid hours and weekends if the programme requires it.
If you were already working in this position, this is what you would have been working on this week:
* Technical focal point for all vehicle related matters including modifications, Post Design Services (PDS), technical training and defect reporting (DRACAS).
* Assess battle damage, warranty faults and recommend rectification procedures.
* Provision of training to new team members and oversee/advise/mentor MOD AJAX personnel.
* Work with design/project engineers to develop optimised engineered solutions. Provide field feedback on technical issues and support System and Software Engineers in designing technical resolution.
* Carrying out all levels of repairs on AJAX Variants (up to Level 4) and also upgrades / modifications, as per Design changes.
* Perform business support administration (timesheets, procurement of equipment, stocktaking, collect and report data) using provided IT
* Document, maintain and improve Work Instructions (including IETP etc.)
* Working outside of a 9 to 5 routine (this could involve weekends).
To apply for this role, you will require the following:
* Demonstrable knowledge of automotive/electrical systems and how they work together
* Highly customer focused with good communication skills
* IT literate with working knowledge of MS Office
* Ability to share knowledge within the team
* Ability to achieve SC Clearance level
* Willingness to pursue personal furtherment to relevant professional qualifications
* Experience in Tech/Electronic Engineering or related discipline
* Military Electronic Technician Class 1 / NVQ and/or City & Guilds Level 3:
* Armoured vehicle/Turret experience (e.g. Challenger, Warrior, CVR(T), AS90)
Our Company Benefits:
We pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose, offering highly competitive benefits:
* A flexible benefits scheme - allowing you to adapt your benefits to suit yours and your family's needs
* A personalised career development plan, alongside regular progress reviews - supporting and valuing your progression within the Company
* Professional training and development courses, both internal and external - allowing you to reach your full potential
* A flexible working environment where your contributions are recognised and rewarded, which includes compressed hours, reduced hours and job share
* A Company sports and social club, offering events at discounted prices - giving you the opportunity to meet and socialise with your fellow colleagues outside the workplace
About General Dynamics UK
General Dynamics Land Systems is a global leader in providing products and support across the full spectrum of combat vehicles. Our global team has more than 6,000 employees working towards creating a diverse product portfolio delivering best-in-class capability to Armed Forces communities worldwide. In the UK, we employee more than 750 people and are leading the way in Armoured Fighting Vehicles and sustainment services. Our vision is documented and embedded into our culture, so all employees understand the Company's direction and their role in achieving it. We are currently delivering the AJAX programme, providing 589 Armoured Fighting Vehicles in six variants to the British Army and have also developed and delivered 400 Foxhound vehicles - a highly-protected and mobile 4x4 platform with high-deployment availability.
We believe in maintaining a diverse workplace - inclusive of beliefs, cultural background, job experiences, thoughts and ideas. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high performance team
As part of our commitment to inclusion and diversity we welcome in particular applications from women, members of the LGBTQIA+ community and ethnic minority groups.
We are a Disability Confident Employer, as such we offer an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job.
At General Dynamics Land Systems, we strive to be champions who drive diversity, equity and inclusion. We are committed to our values and beliefs to provide a healthy and secure working environment that empowers team members to build careers that reward. We are focused on supporting an inclusive company that recognizes the value in creating a dynamic team that is diverse.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, General Dynamics Land Systems ("GDLS") provides all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of employment process, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or membership in any group protected by federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. GDLS also is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation to search or apply for an opportunity with GDLS, please call or send an e-mail to [email protected] for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.