Mechanical Engineer PII bei Defence Equipment and Support

Organisation: Defence Equipment & Support  
Salary: £46,200 per annum (plus generous benefits) 
Grade: PII 
Working Pattern: Full time, Part time, Job Share, Flexible Working 
Contract Type: Permanent 

At Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S), we supply and maintain vital equipment and services for the Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force. Together, we deliver a vast range of essential defence programmes, and strive for what's next. Because it helps keep our military at the top of their game and our nation safe – for today, and tomorrow. 

We offer 25+ days’ holiday, flexible and hybrid working, enhanced parental leave schemes, shopping discounts, and an exceptional employer pension contribution of 28.97%, to help make work work for you. 

Nationality, visas and vetting: We’re unable to offer visa sponsorship. 

This role requires you to have lived in the UK for the last 5 years and obtain Security Check (SC) security clearance. Clearance must be obtained without any caveats that prevent you from carrying out the role you’ve been recruited for. If it isn’t obtained, or is obtained but with caveats that prevent you from carrying out the role, any conditional offer made to you will be withdrawn. Obtaining SC security clearance can be a lengthy process, and we reserve the right to withdraw any conditional offer made if the necessary security clearance isn’t obtained within 12 months. 

Job description  

Are you ready to take your engineering expertise to the next level and work on projects that make a real difference? We’re seeking talented and driven Mechanical and Marine Engineers to join our dynamic team, where you’ll play a pivotal role in developing cutting-edge military capabilities that safeguard national security. This is your chance to harness your expertise in engineering fundamentals such as; structures, dynamics, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, tribology, and materials science—to tackle complex challenges and drive innovation at the forefront of defence technology. 

In these exciting roles, you’ll provide expert advice and guidance to both internal teams and industry partners, influencing the design and delivery and the provision of innovative solutions to complex Engineering challenges. With opportunities to work across a diverse range of groundbreaking platforms and programmes, you’ll have the flexibility to specialise in your area of expertise or thrive as a versatile generalist. You’ll also gain valuable leadership and management experience, with the potential for international travel to collaborate with strategic partners on a global scale. 

The successful candidates will bring a wide-ranging depth and breadth of experience in providing technical advice and delivering successful Mechanical or Marine outcomes. Your expertise will be instrumental in ensuring the development and implementation of robust, innovative, and effective engineering solutions that meet the highest standards of performance and reliability. 

If you’re ready to bring your expertise, creativity, and motivation to the forefront of defence innovation, we want to hear from you. Join us and help shape the future! 

We champion flexible ways of working. Regular in-person attendance is required (this is expected to be approximately 60% of your working week) to promote the benefits of face-to-face collaboration alongside flexibility of hours to support work-life balance and business need. Initially, you may be expected to attend more frequently to familiarise yourselves with the site, the team, and your role. 

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