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Package: Competitive Salary + Benefits
Role ID: SF19301

Are you ready to be part of the future? At QinetiQ, we’re not just imagining tomorrow we are creating it. From cutting‑edge defence technology to ground‑breaking innovations our mission is to empower and protect lives. Join us as a Range Operations Officer at our MOD Eskmeals, Millom, Cumbria site, where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting‑edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds.

As a Range Operations Officer, you will play a key role in supporting safe and effective test and evaluation activities within a live firing environment.

Day‑to‑day, you’ll support live firing trials, monitor range safety systems and carry out preparation and data activities on non‑firing days so that operations run safely and efficiently.

• Supporting live firing trials and range activities in line with safety procedures
• Monitoring CCTV and range control systems to ensure firing areas are clear
• Setting up and removing test and range equipment
• Recording, reviewing and maintaining operational data
• Working closely with on‑site teams to support range operations

• Experience using Microsoft Office applications
• Strong administrative skills with good attention to detail
• Background in IT or Electronics with hands‑on troubleshooting experience
• Ability to work in safety‑critical or regulated environments
• Strong communication skills and ability to work as part of a team
• Willingness to learn and develop within a specialist operational role

• IT or Electronics qualification at Level 2, NVQ or City & Guilds
• Or equivalent practical experience in an IT or electronic environment

We value difference and we don’t have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you.

This role is 37 hours per week based at MOD Eskmeals, Millom, Cumbria. Set working times are 7.30am – 4.00pm Monday to Thursday and 7.30am – 12.30pm on Friday. Travel to other QinetiQ and customer sites will be expected.

QinetiQ operates state‑of‑the‑art facilities across the UK that focus on defence, security and technology innovation. These facilities enable QinetiQ to conduct a wide range of research, testing and development activities that support both military and civilian applications helping to advance technology and support national security.

As we continue to grow into new markets around the world, there’s never been a more exciting time to join QinetiQ. The formula for success is our appetite for innovation and having the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges.

As a QinetiQ employee, you’ll experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds, disciplines and experiences enjoy collaborating widely and openly as we undertake this exciting and rewarding journey. Through effective teamwork, and pulling together, you’ll get to experience what happens when we all share different perspectives, blend disciplines, and link technologies; constantly discovering new ways of solving complex problems in a diverse and inclusive environment where you can be authentic, feel valued and realise your full potential. Visit our website to read more about our diverse and inclusive workplace culture .www.qinetiq.com/en/careers/life-at-qinetiq

• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days
• Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance
• Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more
• We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining our Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
• Volunteering Opportunities - helping charities and local community

We want to make sure that our recruitment process is as inclusive as possible and we aspire to bring out the best in our candidates by creating an environment where everyone feels valued, heard and supported. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your Recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Many roles in QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting being completed, applicants who already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment. A number of roles are also subject to additional restrictions, which means factors such as nationality or previous nationalities may affect the roles that you can be employed in.