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Help ensure the products that protect lives perform exactly as they should. We're looking for a Laboratory & Ballistic Range Officer to join our specialist testing team in Coventry. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of product development and quality assurance, carrying out testing activities that support some of the world's most advanced armour and protection systems. You'll thrive in this role if you're naturally methodical, safety-conscious, and enjoy practical, hands-on work. Working across laboratory and ballistic range environments, you'll play a vital role in validating product performance, supporting continuous improvement, and ensuring our products meet demanding customer, industry, and international standards. If you enjoy testing, problem-solving, and working in a role where accuracy truly matters, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. Due to the nature of the work and the customers we support, this role is only open to UK Nationals who are eligible to obtain and maintain UK Security Clearance (SC). The role is physically active and includes regular manual handling, lifting, movement of test equipment and supporting activities within both laboratory and ballistic range environments.
Job Responsibility
Carry out a range of destructive and non-destructive testing activities on new and existing product lines
Help ensure armour and protection systems meet stringent customer, contractual, and international standards
Support both development and production testing within the laboratory and ballistic range
Compile accurate test reports that support informed engineering and business decisions
Work within ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratory environment, support compliance, maintain testing standards, and contribute to continual improvement of the Laboratory Management System
Interact with internal and external customers who witness testing activities
Support laboratory operations through equipment checks, housekeeping, maintenance activities, and safe management of testing materials and consumables
Support the safe handling and movement of test equipment, materials and products
Requirements
Relevant experience within a laboratory, testing, quality, engineering, defence, manufacturing, or technical environment
Minimum GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics
Understanding of testing processes and the importance of accurate data collection and reporting
Experience working within a regulated, controlled, or accredited environment
Basic Microsoft Excel and Word skills
Strong numerical and analytical skills with the ability to calculate and interpret test results
Ability to follow detailed procedures and accurately record test data
Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high standards
Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively with colleagues and customers
A proactive and safety-conscious approach to work
Comfortable working in a physically active environment involving regular manual handling and lifting activities
UK National eligible to obtain and maintain UK Security Clearance (SC)
Experience working within an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratory
Understanding of measurement uncertainty and calibration principles
Experience supporting product testing, validation, or quality activities
Knowledge of Health & Safety and Environmental legislation
Previous experience within defence, engineering, manufacturing, or materials testing environments
Full driving licence
Nice to have
Experience working within an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratory
Understanding of measurement uncertainty and calibration principles
Experience supporting product testing, validation, or quality activities
Knowledge of Health & Safety and Environmental legislation
Previous experience within defence, engineering, manufacturing, or materials testing environments
Full driving licence
What we offer
Discretionary bonus opportunities
Flexible start and finish times
25 days' holiday + 8 bank holidays, with option to buy more through Holiday Purchase Scheme
Two weeks' paid leave for Reservists and Cadets, plus paid leave for Cadet Force Adult Volunteers (CFAVs)