OME Senior Supervisor

As a Senior Supervisor OME, you will lead the safe management and delivery of ordnance, munitions and explosives activities within licensed explosives facilities, supporting critical defence testing and evaluation programmes. Day-to-day, you will supervise OME handling, storage, accounting and processing activities, provide technical leadership across high-hazard environments, and ensure compliance with regulatory and safety requirements. Your responsibilities will include:

• Lead and supervise day-to-day OME operations within licensed explosives facilities
• Manage OME receipting, storage, inspection, issue and accounting activities
• Provide technical advice on explosives safety, hazard identification and risk management
• Conduct audits, inspections and risk assessments and implement corrective actions
• Maintain compliance with ER2014, ESTC Standard 6 and other applicable regulations
• Lead, coach and mentor team members while promoting a strong safety culture, This role is 37 hours per week based at our Shoeburyness site and is fully site-based. Working pattern: Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 16:30. Some overtime and occasional weekend work may be available
  
  Extensive experience in OME handling, storage, processing and accounting
• Strong knowledge of explosives regulations, licensing requirements and safety management systems
• Detailed understanding of ER2014 / ESTC Standard 6
• Experience conducting audits, inspections and risk assessments
• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills, Degree, HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Science or a related discipline, or significant relevant industry experience
  
  QinetiQ Shoeburyness is a significant test and evaluation facility specialising in defence and security technologies, including environmental testing of ordnance, explosives and related systems.
Security Clearance Please note that all applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum. UKSV National Security Vetting Solution: guidance for applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) Our Recruitment Process: At QinetiQ we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible and welcoming workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We believe that a diverse mix of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences drives innovation and leads to better outcomes for our people, customers and communities. We encourage applications from all candidates and are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know by emailing internal_recruitment@qinetiq.com. One of our recruitment team will contact you. 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. 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


• 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