Armourer - Large Calibre

Meritus ·www.meritustalent.com

Location Southend-On-Sea, Essex, England
Salary GBP 40,000 - 42,000 / year
Type Full time
Level Mid
Source Shazamme
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MERITUS are recruiting for an Armourer - Large Caliber to join a leading Defence Manufacturing organisation as a part of their weapons systems team.

ARMOURER - LARGE CALIBRE - SHOEBURYNESS, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA- PERMANENT - £COMPETITIVE - SC ELIGIBILITY REQUIRED - SECTOR: DEFENCE

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Armourer – Large Calibre to support the safe, compliant, and effective maintenance and operation of large, medium, and small calibre weapon systems, directly contributing to high-integrity test and evaluation activities.

Working as part of a specialist team, you will lead and supervise maintenance, setup, operation, and testing activities across weapon systems, ensuring adherence to safety, security, and engineering governance while supporting the delivery of high-quality technical outputs and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the maintenance, setup, operation, and testing of small, medium, and large calibre weapon systems.
  • Ensure compliance with safety, security, and engineering governance requirements, including EMERs, AESPs, and JSPs.
  • Conduct fault diagnosis, repairs, and preventative maintenance activities.
  • Support trials by carrying out data collection, analysis, and reporting.
  • Work with stakeholders to ensure the safe, compliant, and effective delivery of test and evaluation tasks.

Essential Experience

  • Strong understanding of mechanical systems, with the ability to diagnose faults and perform intermediate maintenance.
  • Solid working knowledge of safety practices, including risk assessments and hazard identification.
  • Experience supporting test and evaluation activities, including data collection and reporting.
  • Strong understanding of security protocols, including Section 5 requirements and secure storage procedures.

Essential Qualifications

  • Recognised engineering apprenticeship, NVQ, or equivalent military or industry qualification.

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Who is hiring for the Armourer - Large Calibre role?
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Where is the Armourer - Large Calibre job located?
The Armourer - Large Calibre role with Meritus is based in Southend-On-Sea, GB.
What does the Armourer - Large Calibre role pay?
Meritus lists the Armourer - Large Calibre role at GBP 40,000–42,000 per year.
Is the Armourer - Large Calibre role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Meritus.
What experience level is the Armourer - Large Calibre role?
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