Job Description

Our client, a leader in the Defence & Security sector, is seeking an Assistant Technician to join their team in Bishopton on a 12-month contract basis. Working within the Environmental Test Facility, you will support test and evaluation activities, executing dynamic testing and assisting with a variety of trials. This role operates on a shift pattern, including early shifts and back shifts.

• Assisting in conducting test and evaluation trials within the Environmental Test Facility
• Interfacing with both internal and external customers
• Ensuring trial safety through compliance with risk assessments and SHE legislation
• Recording test data and following relevant test plans
• Supporting continuous improvement and performance measurement activities
• Rigging up fixtures and assets for dynamic testing
• Implementing instrumentation for use with vibration and shock control software
• Moving stores/assets using a forklift

• Experience in supporting engineering teams and projects
• Strong engineering skills, including technical analysis and problem-solving
• Relevant academic qualification in Engineering or related STEM subjects
• Desirable: Current valid UK Security Clearance to SC level or higher
• Desirable: Experience in product design analysis techniques (Pugh, DFMEA, FTA)
• Desirable: Knowledge of munitions design and manufacture
• Desirable: Safety Management - IOSH Managing Safely/NEBOSH Certificate

You will be part of the Advanced Weapons and Munitions Support team, working closely with the Portfolio Manager and reporting to the Senior Product Engineer. Based primarily at the Bishopton site. Your role will include providing engineering support to ensure the delivery of robust project solutions, planned with sound risk mitigation.
If you are a skilled technician with a passion for supporting engineering teams within the Defence & Security sector, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dedicated and innovative team in Bishopton.