Skilled Trades Person - Gun Fitter / Armourer
Bovington

About the role

Here at Babcock International we're looking to recruit a Gun Fitter Armourer to be responsible for the inspection, servicing, repair, overhaul and conditioning of Armament, Ordnance and Weapon mountings, sight systems and general equipment including diagnostic inspection and examination duties.

Main Tasks include;

• Carry out work to the required standard and specification as detailed on the job card in accordance with the customer requirements, current regulations, local instructions, processes and technical publications.
• To be responsible and accountable for the quality of own work by signature at inspection, and the completion of associated documentation in support of inspection/repair (including Failure reports, weapons examination documentation and inspection reports).
• Maintain service and repair up to level 4 overhaul of 105mm Light Gun and weapon hydraulic/pneumatic systems.
• Carry out maintenance inspections on armament equipment and examination of Ordnance.
• Perform Basic engineering skills including fabrication and repair of weapon components, carry out general manufacture and repair tasks.
• Operate Workshop and vehicle mounted cranes.

What do I need to do the role?

You must have completed recognised Military or Civilian training in the relevant trade discipline or a recognised accredited Apprenticeship in relevant discipline and attained at least one of the following minimum academic qualifications:
• City & Guilds Level 1, 2 & 3 (in the relevant trade discipline)
• Class 1 Armourer
• ONC (in the relevant trade discipline)
• NVQ Level 3 (in the relevant trade discipline)

You will also have Weapon General Practice Training and be trained in the basic principles of fitting, including filing, sawing, chiselling, screw-and-nut threading, drilling and turning with equipment specific training (CR2) and examination of Ordnance.

About Babcock International

For more than a century, Babcock has been trusted to deliver bespoke, highly-skilled engineering services. We help customers in the UK and around the world to improve the capability, reliability and availability of their most critical assets within the four market sectors of Marine, Land, Aviation, and Nuclear, underpinned by a deep understanding of technology integration, unique infrastructure, and specialist training.

We are committed to providing a great employee experience in a supportive and engaging environment. The benefits you can expect to enjoy include a generous holiday entitlement, competitive money purchase pension scheme with life assurance and a share ownership scheme. You will benefit from excellent career and learning and development opportunities to ensure that you grow and achieve your full potential.

Armed Forces Covenant

We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant. We recognise the value that Serving Personnel, both Regular and Reserves, Veterans, Uniformed Cadet Instructors and Service Families contribute to our business and the United Kingdom. As part of the Covenant, Babcock offers Reservists and Uniformed Cadet Instructors up to 2 week's special paid leave to help them meet their commitments. To find out more please click here.

Application Guidance

If you are currently employed by Babcock/Cavendish Nuclear please let your line manager know that you're applying for this vacancy. You should also let them know if you are attending an interview or assessment for a role.

Please note that you will not be able to access the vacancy details after the closing date so you may wish to keep a copy of this advert and any supporting documents for your records.

We are committed to building an inclusive culture and strives to attract talent who thrive in an inclusive and flexible working environment.

If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages please let us know and will respond in a way that best fits your specific needs.

Closing date: 01/04/2019