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Lockheed Martin UK Strategic Systems is looking for a Submarine Field Engineer (Trainee) to join the team based in Barrow-in-Furness. This role benefits from out 9/75 work pattern, giving you every other Friday off.
As our Submarine Field Engineer (Trainee) you will join the business at an entry level and be provided with extensive specialist training and career development. Training will largely be undertaken at HMNB (Naval Base) in Helensburgh, Scotland and may include periods of detached duty in Bristol, Plymouth and the USA. Thereafter, the successful candidate will become part of the Strategic Weapon Organisation (SWO), forming an integral part of the team responsible for the installation, commissioning, testing and providing test result analysis to validate the strategic weapon system onboard the next generation Dreadnought class submarines.
The successful candidate must be able to achieve the appropriate level of security clearance (SC).
Required skills, qualifications and experience
- Degree, HNC, HND, Level 5 Apprenticeship or equivalent in an Electrical, Electronics, Engineering or related discipline
- Looking to pursue a career or some hands on experience in a Technical Engineering role
- Able to take ownership of tasks as delegated and drive them through to successful conclusion to agreed deadlines
- Ability to function as part of a team, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Understanding the requirement to adhere to applicable documentation within a highly prescriptive environment
- Demonstrate exceptional attention to detail.
Desirable skills
- SWS Strategic Weapons Systems experience
- Navigation Systems experience
What we offer you
At Lockheed Martin our employees come first and therefore your physical, mental and financial wellbeing matters to us. On top of working in a highly supportive, friendly, respectful environment you can expect so much more.
We are an employer in support of and offering Flexible working with the option to also work a a 9 day fortnight depending on business requirements, where you have the option of Fridays off. We offer Competitive salaries alongside a flexible holiday entitlement.
We have a Wealth of benefits available to you that can be selected through our wellbeing tool upon commencement of employment. Just a few of our amazing benefits are shown below:
- Private Medical Insurance
- Competitive Pension
- Dental
- Critical Illness
- Life Assurance
- Travel Insurance
- Employee discounts for top high street shops
- Employee Assistance Program which includes free face to face counseling sessions, Legal advice, Financial advice, etc
- Internal training and development alongside out Education assistance programmes
- Reimbursement for a professional membership
- Competitive policies that support flexibility and family leave inclusive of enhanced maternity leave
