field technician Exeter, England
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We’re looking for two exceptional Field Service - Technician Engineers to maintain our weather observing networks across the South-West region.
Job description
We’re looking for two exceptional Field Service - Technician Engineers to help us make a difference to our planet.
Our Technician Engineers will be based in our Field Service workshop in Exeter. You will be out and about covering the wider south west region.
We're recruiting for one permanent post and one temporary 12-month post, which may have the potential to develop into a permanent position.
Who we are
We provide critical weather services and world-leading climate science to deliver extraordinary impact and benefit across the globe. Our work helps people make better decisions to stay safe and thrive.
Together:
- We’re a force for good - focusing on our environmental and social impact
- We’re experts by nature - always learning and developing to do things better
- We live and breathe it - putting our purpose at the heart of decision-making
- We’re better together - understanding partnerships and inclusivity make us greater
- We keep evolving - pushing boundaries to make tomorrow better for our customers
Find out more about our values - https://bit.ly/3fokaRD
Job purpose
The Met Office Engineering Teams install, maintain and service UK-wide, (and occasionally overseas) observing networks.
Our engineers use their electronic, electrical and mechanical skills to install or provide field support of observing systems. Within our Field Service Engineering Team (FSE) you will be joining a team who have responsibility for ensuring our systems continue to supply the high quality data required to produce our products and services. You will have the opportunity to work on a 24/7 on-call roster, which attracts additional allowances.
On joining FSE you will be given all of the training required to work on these new and existing systems as well as having the opportunity to use and develop your existing skills and knowledge. Take a look at our Engineering Story to find out more about the exciting opportunities an engineering career at the Met Office can offer you.
As our Field Service - Technician Engineers, your key responsibilities are:
- Support the development of work plans, including identification of improvements to systems, capabilities and/or processes.
- Use existing and emerging engineering practice to support the delivery of the work plans which repair, maintain or improve Met Office observing systems and products and provide advice and services for the benefit of customers.
- Contribute to the generation and presentation of documentation and reports internally and externally in order to meet the needs of the customer and Met Office including, maintaining capability, integrity, standards, communicating advice and knowledge, and/or promoting reputation.
- Work collaboratively with other team members to improve the effectiveness of the team.
- Carry out continuing professional development in line with current and future needs of the Met Office.
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Essential Qualifications, Skills & Abilities
- NVQ Level 4 or higher in Engineering, Electrical or Electronic Environment or equivalent qualification and/or experience. A commitment to keep evolving with continual professional development (CPD).
- Possess a valid UK driving licence and be prepared to drive officially provided pool vehicles; Colour Perception CP2 or better is required to drive vehicles on airports or ports.
- An expert by nature demonstrating theoretical and practical knowledge of the maintenance and repair of electronic and/or electrical instrumentation.
- A flexible approach to meeting work requirements – able to work on own initiative, better together as part of a team and work away from home when required.
- Good oral and written communication skills – able to effectively communicate engineering concepts to people with technical and non-technical backgrounds.
- Be prepared to work at heights of up to 25m (training will be provided) and demonstrate a working knowledge of Health & Safety legislation.
- Evidence of mechanical engineering skills.
Desirable Qualifications, Skills & Abilities
We encourage you to apply if you believe you meet our essential criteria, but we’re also keen to discover if you have:
- Membership of a Professional Engineering body such as the IET or willing to work towards gaining professional recognition.
- An awareness of the 18th Edition Electrical Regulations requirement for In Service Electrical Testing.
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Why join us?
We invest in our people to unlock their full potential. As our Field Service - Technician Engineers, we will support you to develop and thrive to be the best you can be. We champion positive physical and mental health in the workplace and are committed to being an inclusive organisation, providing a working culture that actively values an equal and diverse workforce.
As our Field Service - Technician Engineers, your total reward package is potentially worth up to £36,318.00 annually, which includes basic salary, potential corporate bonus and employer pension contributions.
Your starting salary will be £25870.00. New joiners to the Met Office will start on the salary band minimum. Our 2022-25 pay award means the salary will increase to £26,954.00 from 1st April 2024, and you will be able to progress towards £29,531.00 over time.
- Outstanding Civil Service Pension
- Annual Leave starting at 27.5 days (plus Bank Holidays) rising to 32.5 days (plus Bank Holidays) after 5 years and option to buy or sell up to 5 days per year of annual leave
- Cycle to work scheme for the purchase of a bicycle and equipment to support healthy, low carbon travel
- Access to discounted shopping, inclusive of retail, leisure and lifestyle brands
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If you share our values, we’d love to hear from you. Apply below using your CV and a Cover Letter/Supporting Statement which evidences how you meet each of the essential criteria - we recommend candidates use the CARL (Context, Action, Result and Learning) method for presenting evidence of skills.
Closing date 14/08/2023 at 23:59 with interviews commencing from 04/09/2023. You will hear from us once the closing date has passed.
If successful, please note we are unable to offer expenses for travel to your normal place of work. Please ask at interview if you would like extra clarity on how often this requirement is likely to be.
How we can help:
If you are considering applying and need support to do so, please contact us via [email protected]. You can request adjustments either within your application or by contacting us. Should you be offered an interview, please be aware there may be a selection exercise which could include a presentation, written test or a scenario-based activity. You can select in your application to be considered under the Disability Confident Scheme. To be invited to interview/assessment under this scheme, your application must meet the essential criteria for the role.
We understand that great minds don’t always think alike and as an equal opportunities employer we welcome applications from those with all protected characteristics. We recruit on merit, fairness, and open competition in line with the Civil Service Code.
We can only accept applications from those eligible to live and work in the UK - please refer to GOV.UK for information. We require Security clearance, for which you need to have resided in the UK for at least 3 of the last 5 years to be eligible. You will need to achieve full security clearance within your first 6 months with us.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
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This job is broadly open to the following groups:
- UK nationals
- nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
- nationals of the Republic of Ireland
- nationals from the EU, EEA or Switzerland with settled or pre-settled status or who apply for either status by the deadline of the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
- relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals working in the Civil Service
- relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals who have built up the right to work in the Civil Service
- certain family members of the relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals
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