Trials Technician

Job Description
A Trials Technician to support the Trials Engineers in the conduct of specific trial programmes and ensuring the facilities and equipment are adequately maintained

Additional Information
Support trials and test as and when required to Customer Specifications.
Compliance with the requirements of SHE legislation for self and others.
Work to written procedures as defined in the Trials Specifications and all other range procedures ensuring work is carried out in accordance with local and company quality standards.
Operation and maintenance of weapon systems and associated trials equipment/instrumentation.
Safe conduct and provide support for the effective running of trials.
Creation and maintenance of trials documentation.
Communicate and satisfy Customer's expectations.
Provide supervision for contractors and visitors.
Provide assistance in the design and manufacture of target frames, stands and arenas.
Contribute to risk assessments.
Request SAP PM orders and raise Engineering Requests when required.
Responsibility for housekeeping in allocated buildings and areas within Ridsdale Range.
Responsible for ensuring all equipment used on trials is maintained to the required standards.
Responsible for routine equipment checks and maintenance.
Post trial cleaning of all storage and test buildings.
Report faults through line management.
Comply with site explosive management procedures.
Upkeep of magazine records.
Comply with environmental management system.

Responsibilities
Understands the requirements of a quality system meeting the requirements of ISO 9001.
Provide general assistance to Projects and trials as required.
Undertake other relevant tasks as required.
Promote best practice.
Continuous improvement of activities within direct control.
Prepared to work on offsite facilities and sometimes unsociable hours.
Work in all weather conditions.

The Individual
Preferably qualified to a minimum of ONC in an Engineering discipline and have at least 3 years experience in a relevant field.
Operate with a high level of self -motivation, together with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks.
Be flexible and responsive to changes in requirements.
Operate with a positive attitude and outlook.
Work well within a multi-disciplinary team.
Communicate clearly, both verbally and by written report.
PC literate and able to use Microsoft Office applications.

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