Field Service - Technician Engineer

Job description

Our reward packageThe Met Office is recruiting for an Field Service - Technician Engineer based out of Lathom, near Ormskirk Lancashire.The starting salary will be £24,146 with opportunities to progress to £26,641 over time. New joiners to the Met Office will start on the salary band minima. Relocation Assistance may be available.Our total reward package for this role is potentially worth up to £34,693 per annum, which includes basic salary, potential corporate bonus, employer pension contributions.The Benefits:Outstanding Civil Service pensionDiscretionary corporate bonusFlexible hours and homeworkingAnnual Leave starting at 27.5 days (plus Bank Holidays) rising to 32.5 days (plus Bank Holidays) after 5 yearsOption to buy or sell up to 5 days per year of annual leaveCycle to work scheme for the purchase of a bicycle and equipment for healthy, low carbon travelAccess to discounted shopping on a range of retail, leisure and lifestyle categoriesWho we areWe are the Met Office, the national meteorological service for the UK. We provide critical weather services and world-leading climate science, helping people make better decisions to stay safe and thrive.Our services are delivered through exceptional scientific, technological and operational expertise. We have a team of excellent people, working to deliver extraordinary impact, making us one of the most trusted forecasters in the world.Our values - it's who we are:We're a force for goodWe're experts by natureWe live and breathe itWe're better togetherWe keep evolvingAbout the jobSupport the delivery of operational engineering outputs that enhance the Met Office's capability and reputation, and to maintain standards and improve the quality of its products, services and engineering advice to customers.Observations are fundamental to almost all the services the Met Office provides; direct data and products, NWP and other models, verification of forecasts, and for providing evidence of climate change. There is an increasing demand for more observational data and new and innovative ways of meeting the customer requirements.There is also an increasing need to exploit and develop the expertise within the programme to deliver direct business benefit (e.g. consultancy advice or designing and developing observational networks for other organisations).The Met Office Engineering Teams (FSE) install, maintain and service UK-wide, (and occasionally overseas) observing networks.Our engineers use their electronic, electrical and mechanical skills to install or provide field support of observing systems. You will be joining a team who have responsibility for ensuring our systems continue to supply the high quality data required to produce our products and services. You will have the opportunity to work on a 24/7 on-call roster, which attracts additional allowances. On joining FSE you will be given all of the training required to work on new and existing systems as well as having the opportunity to use and develop your existing skills and knowledge.Your responsibilities will include:Support the development of work plans, including identification of improvements to systems, capabilities and/or processes.Use existing and emerging engineering practice to support the delivery of the work plans which repair, maintain or improve Met Office observing systems and products and provide advice and services for the benefit of customers.Contribute to the generation and presentation of documentation and reports internally and externally in order to meet the needs of the customer and Met Office including, maintaining capability, integrity, standards, communicating advice and knowledge, and/or promoting reputation.Work collaboratively with other team members to improve the effectiveness of the team.Carry out continuing professional development in line with current and future needs of the Met Office.Essential Qualifications, Skills & Abilities1. NVQ Level 4 or higher in Engineering, Electrical or Electronic Environment or equivalent qualification and/or experience. A commitment to continual professional development (CPD).2. Possess a valid UK driving licence and be prepared to drive officially provided pool vehicles; Colour Perception CP2 or better is required to drive vehicles on airports or ports.3. Demonstrate theoretical and practical knowledge of all aspects of the maintenance and repair of electronic and/or electrical instrumentation.4. Evidence of a flexible approach to meeting work requirements with the ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team, including being prepared to work away from home as required to meet business requirement.5. Evidence of sound oral and written communication skills that allow effective communication of engineering concepts to people with technical and non-technical backgrounds.6. Be prepared to work at heights of up to 25m (working at height training will be provided) and demonstrate a working knowledge of Health & Safety legislation.7. Evidence of mechanical engineering skills.Desirable Qualifications, Skills & Abilities1. Membership of a Professional Engineering body such as the IET or willing to work towards gaining professional recognition.2. An awareness of the 18th Edition Electrical Regulations requirement for In Service Electrical Testing.3. Working knowledge of test and inspection softwareHow to apply and additional informationThe successful candidate will be expected to participate in a 24/7 on-call support roster for which an additional allowance is payable.To apply, please click on the link below and attach the most recent version of your CV, along with a cover letter which briefly states your experience against each essential and desirable criteria.Closing date 05/12/2021 with interviews expected in the New Year. We update all applicants once the vacancy has closed and applications have been reviewed.We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from those with all protected characteristics.We recognise that Great Minds Don't Think Alike and are committed to being a more diverse and inclusive organisation. We are a Disability Confident, Mindful Employer and we hold an Athena Swan Bronze award for our work on gender equality. We apply the Civil Service Code to ensure that everyone is recruited on merit, fairness, and open competition.If you are considering applying and need assistance to do so, please contact us via . You can request adjustments either within our application form or via email.We offer disabled applicants the option of requesting their application is considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. To be invited to interview/assessment under this scheme, your application must meet the minimum criteria for the role. Should you be offered an interview, please be aware there may be a selection exercise which could include a presentation, written test or a scenario-based activity.We can only accept applications from those eligible to live and work in the UK - please refer to GOV.UK for information. This role requires higher level Security Clearance, which generally requires living in the UK for at least three out of the last five years, but applicants not meeting this criteria may be considered.