Armourer - Large Calibre


Company 

Meritus Talent

Location 

Southend-on-sea

Employment Hours 

Full Time

Employment Type 

Permanent

Salary 

Job Requirements/Description

MERITUS are recruiting for an Armourer - Large Caliber to join a leading Defence Manufacturing organisation as a part of their weapons systems team.

ARMOURER - LARGE CALIBRE - SHOEBURYNESS, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA- PERMANENT - £COMPETITIVE - SC ELIGIBILITY REQUIRED - SECTOR: DEFENCE

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Armourer - Large Calibre to support the safe, compliant, and effective maintenance and operation of large, medium, and small calibre weapon systems, directly contributing to high-integrity test and evaluation activities.

Working as part of a specialist team, you will lead and supervise maintenance, setup, operation, and testing activities across weapon systems, ensuring adherence to safety, security, and engineering governance while supporting the delivery of high-quality technical outputs and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the maintenance, setup, operation, and testing of small, medium, and large calibre weapon systems.
  • Ensure compliance with safety, security, and engineering governance requirements, including EMERs, AESPs, and JSPs.
  • Conduct fault diagnosis, repairs, and preventative maintenance activities.
  • Support trials by carrying out data collection, analysis, and reporting.
  • Work with stakeholders to ensure the safe, compliant, and effective delivery of test and evaluation tasks.
Essential Experience
  • Strong understanding of mechanical systems, with the ability to diagnose faults and perform intermediate maintenance.
  • Solid working knowledge of safety practices, including risk assessments and hazard identification.
  • Experience supporting test and evaluation activities, including data collection and reporting.
  • Strong understanding of security protocols, including Section 5 requirements and secure storage procedures.
Essential Qualifications
  • Recognised engineering apprenticeship, NVQ, or equivalent military or industry qualification.
Company 

Meritus Talent

Location 

Southend-on-sea

Employment Hours 

Full Time

Employment Type 

Permanent

Salary 

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