World Class Defence Organisation based in Stevenage, Hertfordshire is currently looking to recruit a Trials Engineer / Proving Engineer subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract. The role will be a hybrid role - but as a role including trials, this might result in some weeks requiring no onsite presence, and then 3 or 4 weeks onsite every day.

This role would suit a candidate from a Trials Engineer / Proving Engineer background who also has excellent documentation experience.

Hourly Rate: £70.00ph (Umbrella)
Contract Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter)

Trials Engineer / Proving Engineer Job Description:

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Electronic Engineering for an enthusiastic, motivated individual who is looking to broaden their skills within a multiple disciplined team supporting various projects.
Reporting to the Integration and Proving Team Lead, as a Proving Engineer, your role will be to plan, prepare, conduct and report on Equipment Level Proving activities. Trials are conducted at various UK facilities.

Responsibilities:

This role provides a unique opportunity to be involved in multi-million pound international projects, owning and delivering a critical element of the proving process.

* You will join a motivated, focussed team, where communication and the ethos to share information is key.
* You will be working in a friendly and supportive environment, providing one of the best environments to meet career aspirations and achieve a real feeling of success.
* You will join a team that is dedicated to improving the way it works, how it interacts with other functions and directorates with a strong interest in the development of its people.
* You will have the opportunity to develop and enhance your skills via a combination of mentoring, formal training and on the job training, with the potential of career progression.
* You will have the opportunity to travel to other UK locations to support trials.
* You will have the opportunity to engage with stakeholders across the business, building a network and learn about other areas of the business.

Skills/experience required:

High performing teams need high performing and competent individuals. To be suitable for this role, Individuals will be able to demonstrate a number of the following attributes:
* Ideally an Engineering Degree or equivalent experience.
* Someone with a high degree of self-motivation and drive and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
* Experience of writing trials/technical documentation.
* An appreciation of electronics technologies and the sorts of products that the company design and produces would be an advantage.
* Appreciation/Experience of Systems Proving Process and associated methodologies.
* Good verbal, presentation and written communication skills.
* The ability to communicate with a wide range of internal customers, sub-contractors / partners/ suppliers at both engineering and management levels.