ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE OF THE WORKSHOP LEAD:

Demonstrable experience with manual milling, turning and machining

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE WORKSHOP LEAD:

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 our Farnborough site.
Farnborough
At our Farnborough site exciting work takes place at our state-of-the-art facility, with high-energy laser technologies, our 5m pressurised wind tunnel which has a simulation capability that is unique in the UK and our large research and development projects is a real hub of creativity, research and innovation. Join our talented teams of Engineers, IT & Cyber Specialists, Project Managers, Group Functions Teams and many more to provide future defences in the UK.
Why Join QinetiQ?
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
Our Benefits
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

ROLE TYPE:

Permanent – Full Time
Package: Competitive Salary + Benefits
Role ID: SF18044
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 Workshop Lead at our Farnborough site, where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds.
The Role
As a Workshop Lead, you will be in a supervisory role within the Workshop, leading the team in the delivery of bespoke work for a multitude of different internal and external stakeholders.
Day-to-day, you will have ownership and control for all health & safety matters within the Workshop, coach, & mentor your local team as well as being the go-to person running the machine shop and its outputs.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

The safe operation of the Workshop
Support the team with your knowledge/expertise and help grow the team’s skills through mentoring and practical demonstrations
Assisting the appropriate person with the preparation of estimates for work to be conducted
Highlight any improvements and investments to Functional Manager that would improve effectiveness and efficiency