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PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING: Please note that in order to be considered for this opportunity you will need to be eligible for SC (Secret Level) UK Security Clearance. Both the role and client site have ITAR nationality restrictionsAs an Outdoor Trials Technician, you will be working as part of a small team carrying out function testing of company stores at BAEs Hexham facility based in the Ridsdale Gun Range (postcode is NE48 2EZ) You will assist in the development and setting of test arenas and equipment as required to customer specifications. The entirety of the position involves working outside in all weathers, so prior experience of outdoor work is essentialThis role is responsible for ensuring allocated tests and trials are competed in a safe manner to the highest quality standards, to customer time and cost constraints; and, proactively driving a strong safety cultureDuties:Ensure all equipment required for test and trials are maintained to a high standard and suitable for the taskUse of lifting equipment including fork lift trucksCompletion of equipment records.Setting up, operation and breaking down of test arenasProviding test data to the Trials Engineer as part of a test report for the customerContinuous Improvement of the Ridsdale range test facilities and capabilitiesEnsure compliance with the requirements of SHE legislation and Business safe systems of work for self and othersCarry out training as and when requiredAny other reasonable duties as required by the General ManagerSkills and qualifications:Prior outdoors work, ideally in a hands on/heavily physical occupationExperience of working within a mechanical environment and mechanical skills essentialRobust nature essential as will involve working outside in +30deg to -12 degApplicants with prior Armed Forces experience would be of particular interest to the businessTeam player in small teamsAny prior use of lifting equipment (including forklift trucks) would be highly beneficialhave a positive 'can do' attitudeKnowledge of ISO 45001, ISO 14001 and ISO 50001 desirableUse of SAP, Microsoft Office and Teamcenter are desirableHave a recognised Safety and Health Management qualification e.g. IOSH, desirable