Re-Entry System Inspector

QA/Test and Inspection Helensburgh

About the Role

We are currently looking for a Re-Entry System Inspector to join our inspection team within the Lockheed Martin - Strategic Systems business area, based at RNAD Coulport, Helensburgh. This role benefits from a 4 day working week Mon - Thu giving you every Friday off. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing area of the Lockheed Martin UK business, in an established and highly skilled team working in support of the UKs national security.

In this role you can expect to be responsible for the following activities:

• Ensuring that all SWS Engineering and Quality functions related to the Trident Re-Entry System (RES) flight hardware and support equipment at RNAD(C) are controlled and performed in accordance with US and UK SWS Project requirements and to the appropriate safety and quality standards
• Performing direct inspection tasks applicable to the Trident weapon system and associated Surface Support Equipment.
• Highlighting discrepant conditions arising during inspection and processing activities.
• Verifying that processing documentation is complete and adequate for the task prior to commencement.
• Carrying out receiving inspection of items within the processing areas and to sentence those accordingly, using relevant accept/reject criteria and shelf life data where applicable.

The successful candidate must be able to achieve the appropriate level (SC) of security clearance. For further details please follow https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels/national-security-vetting-clearance-levels

Required skills, qualifications and experience

• A mixed Mechanical / Electrical (Electromechanical) hands-on Engineering background
• Inspection experience is desirable
• Must be able to work as a team member.
• Have good communicating and influencing skills.
• Be able to analyse and use evidence in decision making.
• Be able to adapt to meet changing priorities and deadlines.
• An SVQ3 or equivalent in a Mechanical or Electrical discipline

Job Reference Number

13178BR

Employee Type

Full Time

Hours Per Week

36

Working Schedule

Standard Hours

Shift work details

24hr cover

Country

United Kingdom (UK)

Clearance Required for Role

DV

Graduate, Intern or Apprentice Vacancy?

No

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 4 day week 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 counselling 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

Business Environment

Lockheed Martin UK – Strategic Systems (LMUK SS) is the single contractor providing specialist Waterfront In-Service Support to the Royal Navy's Trident Strategic Weapon System (SWS). The company plays a supporting role in the operational readiness of the nation's nuclear deterrent on board VANGUARD class Trident Submarines and provides the Ministry of Defence (MoD) with safe, efficient and responsive support. LMUK SS, as part of the ABL Alliance with AWE and Babcock, is also responsible for the management of operations at the Royal Naval Armaments Depot Coulport (RNAD(C)). Looking to the future, LMUK SS supports the joint US and UK submarine design efforts in New London Connecticut and Barrow-in–Furness.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Lockheed Martin recognises and actively promotes the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief. Discrimination on any of these grounds is expressly forbidden. We therefore welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Job Expires

02/06/2023