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Package: £41,400 - £46,000 (salary dependent on experience) + Benefits
Role ID: SF20813
Are you ready to be part of the future? At QinetiQ, we are 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 Senior Supervisor OME at our MOD Shoeburyness 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 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
Essential experience of the Senior Supervisor OME:
- 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
Essential qualifications for the Senior Supervisor OME:
- Degree, HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Science or a related discipline, or significant relevant industry experience
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
Shoeburyness
QinetiQ Shoeburyness is a significant test and evaluation facility specialising in defence and security technologies, including environmental testing of ordnance, explosives and related systems.
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
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OME Senior Supervisor employer: QinetiQ
At QinetiQ, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment at our Boscombe Down facility, where innovation meets defence technology. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through our inclusive culture, competitive benefits, and opportunities for professional development, ensuring that every team member feels valued and empowered to contribute to meaningful projects that protect lives. Join us and be part of a diverse team that thrives on collaboration and creativity, all while enjoying the unique advantages of working at a site renowned for its aviation and aerospace capabilities.
