Trials Conducting Officer
Location: Salisbury Plain, South of Devizes, Wiltshire
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Salary: £38,655 - £46,492 per annum, with potential progression to £53,108
The Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Trials Conducting Officer to join our client, a specialist technical and operational team based on the Salisbury Plain, South of Devizes.
This is a highly technical and safety-critical role involving the planning, preparation, management and safe delivery of trials involving explosives, ordnance and munitions.
As a Trials Conducting Officer, you will take responsibility for the successful delivery of trials and range activities, ensuring they are planned, conducted and reported in accordance with strict safety and operational requirements.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Leading and conducting trials involving explosives, ordnance and munitions.
- Developing detailed trial plans, risk assessments, COSHH assessments and supporting safety documentation.
- Planning trial logistics, equipment, instrumentation, materials and data capture requirements.
- Liaising directly with customers and stakeholders throughout the planning and delivery of trials.
- Operating and evaluating specialist test equipment and investigating equipment failures.
- Analysing test data and producing accurate technical reports and recommendations.
- Ensuring work is completed in accordance with relevant quality, safety and regulatory requirements.
- Supervising students, contractors and other personnel involved in trials and range activities.
- Supporting technical development, testing, research and training activities.
About You:
You will have significant practical experience within a military, explosives, ammunition, EOD or similarly safety-critical environment.
Ideally, you will hold a recognised explosive disposal or ammunition qualification, such as a Class One Ammunition Technician or equivalent UNMAS EOD qualification, together with practical experience of firing, testing or evaluating explosives, munitions or ordnance.
You will also need:
- Strong technical knowledge of ammunition systems and range procedures.
- Proven experience working within a safety-critical environment.
- Previous management or supervisory experience.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Experience interpreting technical data and producing detailed reports.
- Excellent communication, organisation and interpersonal skills.
- The ability to make informed decisions in changing and challenging circumstances.
- A proactive, flexible and resilient approach to work.
- A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel when required.
Interested?
If you have the technical background, practical experience and safety-critical expertise required for this position, we would be keen to hear from you.
The role is subject to the relevant security, Health & Safety and site requirements.
If you are interested in this opportunity and would like to discuss further, please do not hesitate to contact Dan Pyle at CMD Recruitment on and email your CV
Trials Conducting Officer in Devizes employer: CMD Recruitment Careers
Join a well-established manufacturing business in Melksham, where you'll be part of a dynamic team dedicated to producing high-quality electronic products. With a strong order book for 2026, the company offers a supportive work culture, competitive salary, and opportunities for personal growth, all within a clean and modern production environment. Enjoy benefits like 28 days of holiday, a company pension scheme, and flexible working hours that promote a healthy work-life balance.
