Authorised Person / Field Technician - Northern Ireland & Scotland
UK remote / home based
Due to ongoing growth and investment, the OPA are looking to recruit two Authorised Person / Field Technicians to play a key role in the safe and efficient delivery of capital and engineering projects, maintenance programmes, and site works across the OPA and MoD estates throughout Scotland and Northern Ireland. One role will be based in Northern Ireland, with the other based in Scotland.
These newly created roles will take full responsibility for ensuring that all SSoW (Safe System of Work) requirements are implemented and maintained. In addition, the post holder will provide engineering support through the inspection of assets, identifying and reporting defects, working closely with the Capital and Engineering Projects team to maintain operational integrity and compliance.
These are dual function roles where the post holder must be able to function as an Authorised Person in addition to act as a Field Technician, ensuring the Agency’s standards of inspection maintenance, and SSoW are upheld throughout OPA and MoD assets.
A strong commitment to process safety is essential, with the confidence to challenge unsafe behaviours and take immediate action when standards are not being met.
These roles are primarily focused on supporting sites across OPA’s Scottish and Northern Ireland MoD estate, with regular travel of 2 to 3 days per week (maximum), with the potential for overnight stays dependant on the applicant’s geographical location. Therefore, a full (preferably clean) driving licence is essential for the successful candidate. There may also be a requirement to provide cover at other sites located in the UK.
