QinetiQ
Electrical Services Engineer
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Electrical Services Engineer – BUTEC Sites (Kyle of Lochalsh & Applecross)
Package
Competitive Salary + Benefits
- Standard maternity/paternity pay + enhanced policies
- Pension scheme with life assurance
- Generous holiday allowance (option to purchse additional days)
- Health, Private Medical and Dental Insurance plans
- Employee discount portal with travel, insurance, lifestyle and more
- Support for Armed Forces community (Gold DEFENCE Employer Recognition Scheme)
- Volunteering opportunities linked to charities and local communities
About the Role
At QinetiQ, we're building the future by shaping defence technology and innovation. As an Electrical Services Engineer within the Estates Delivery discipline (UK Defence Operations), you’ll deliver expert support across electrical and mechanical building services—featuring cutting-edge facilities at BUTEC (British Underwater Test & Evaluation Centre) in Kyle of Lochalsh & Applecross.
Your Responsibilities
You’ll provide end-to-end maintenance support for critical site infrastructure, ensuring operational resilience. Key duties include:
- Maintaining electrical & mechanical plant, equipment, and systems across both sites
- Delivering planned, preventive & reactive interventions including installations and upgrades
- Prioritising the maintenance workflow based on business needs
- Forming part of the on-call maintenance rotation
- Upholding the highest health, safety & environmental (HSE) practice
- Directing and monitoring contractor performance within SLA dependencies
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Essential Requirements
Experience & Skills
- Proven expertise as a Mechanical & Electrical Maintenance Engineer
- Sharpened fault-finding & diagnostic capabilities across components and systems
- Skilled in planned maintenance to SFG20 standards
- Ability to engage effectively with internal & external customers/suppliers (clinical/tactical support if on QinetiQ instruction)
- Full mastery of operational HSE standards and safe working procedures
- Understanding of Service Level Agreements (SLAs), targets, and KPIs
Qualifications (Electrical Focus)
- Industry-recognised technical qualifications: City & Guilds (Level 3), BTEC Level 3, ONC/OND or NVQ Level 3 in electrical discipline
- Valid uk driver’s licence (full, clean)
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What We Offer
- Innovation at Scale: Build solutions for tomorrow’s complex problems in a vibrant, multidisciplinary environment
- Collaboration: Combine diverse perspectives across disciplines, harness your unique skill set, and thrive in an inclusive culture
- Meaningful Impact: Innovate in specialist areas—from underwater test evalution, maritime systems, to autonomous technologies
- Around-the-World Opportunities: Support transformative markets as we expand globally
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About BUTEC
British Underwater Test & Evaluation Centre specialises in real-world underwater testing, advancing engineering in sonar, navigation, communications for:
- Submarines and autonomous vehicles
- Defence acquisition
- Underwater platform systems
Recruitment Process
Payment & Security
- Meet all visa/immigration requirements
- Eligible for minimum SC security clearance (mandatory for this role)
- Roles with additional vetting requirements carry specific nationality restrictions
Inclusivity & Adjustments
- Support for disabilities/health conditions during assessments
- DISCRIMINATION AWARENESS: Constitutional status (Set II) employees understand NHS Careers | NHS Jobs
Notes:
- Security vetting process outlined: GOV.UK – NSCV solution
- Navigating previous vetting? Offered only where relevant to candidate’s existing clearance status
Location Details
- Location: BUTEC Sites in Kyle of Lochalsh & Applecross, Scotland
- Hours: 37 hours per week
- Travel: Required as necessary within QinetiQ region and customer sites
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