The PSG Trials Support Team is vital to the day to day business carried out by the rest of the group. In particular the armour capability conducts numerous energetic/explosive trials throughout the year and needs a dedicated team of suitably qualified and experienced people, resources and facilities to support them. This role will primarily be supporting the group’s Explosive Custody Holder, understanding what explosive materials Dstl is holding, the system for managing storage and transportation, and carrying out regular checks, audits and inspections. Secondary to this will be as a team member looking after trials kits, tools, instrumentation etc.

Dstl recognises the importance of diversity and inclusion as people from diverse backgrounds bring fresh ideas. We are committed to building an inclusive working environment in which each employee fulfils their potential and maximises their contribution.

We particularly welcome female, ethnic minority and those from the LGBTQI community, as they are under-represented within Dstl at these levels.

In this role you will:

Deputise for the Custody Holder, which includes (but is not limited to):

• Have effective control over the transfer of explosives;

• Be an essential link in the acquisition or purchase of explosives;

• Act as focus for safety, security and technical information of explosives in his/her custody during their life cycle, including storage and transportation

• Ensure compliance with the relevant regulations for the marking, packaging, storage, receipt and issue of explosives.

• Ensure periodic surveillance testing is undertaken, where applicable.

• Carry out regular reviews of bans and constraint (quarantine) notices and inform the Dstl Explosives Account Manager of any issues or notices to be complied with.

• Keep accurate and complete documentation.

We are looking for someone who has:

A good understanding of munitions and explosives

The ability to keep records and registers up to date and tidy

A desire to learn, improve and support others