Ocean Engineering Technician - Employment, career opportunity in uk

Job Title:  Ocean Engineering Technician – Base Engineering – NERC
Grade: NERC-7 (£19740-£23390) – Full Time
Location: NERC – NOC Southampton
Deadline: 22nd Sept 2013
Reference: IRC109353

About the role :
We are seeking a Base Engineering Technician to work as part of a team of Sea System Technicians who support the Natural Environment Research Council’s Marine Facilities Programme through provision of safe, efficient and effective functioning of marine science equipment and support infrastructure, both ashore and at sea. This support will include working on complex mechanical marine equipment and systems.

Shore duties will include the repair and maintenance of equipment, systems and facilities to meet the requirements of the science cruise programme and participation in cruise planning to identify solutions to scientific and engineering needs.  Whilst at sea you will participate as a member of the onboard technical support team with responsibility for the operation and maintenance of NMF equipment as required.

This is a permanent position offered on NERC terms and conditions.

Salary:
£19,740 to £23,390 per annum [plus additional allowance of approximately £8,000 at current rates for time spent at sea (approximately 90 days)]

About you:
You will have a recognized Mechanical based engineering apprenticeship to NVQ Level3, BTEC National Diploma, City and Guilds or other recognized equivalent. You will have practical experience in an engineering work environment and you should be experienced in the use of conventional workshop machines and tools.  A working knowledge of pneumatic or hydraulic systems is essential and a HNC/HND in a mechanical engineering subject would be desirable.

What we can offer you:
In return for your talents, we offer a competitive remuneration package, including a RCUK pension scheme, 30 days annual leave with a further 10.5 Public/privilege days and free car-parking.  Opportunities for further training and development are supported. The role will include periods of travel both within the UK and internationally.

About us:
The National Oceanography Centre (NOC), part of the Natural Environment Research Council, is a national research organisation, delivering integrated marine science and technology from the coast to the deep ocean and is one of the top five institutions of its kind in the world.

With sites in Liverpool and Southampton, it is the UK’s leading centre for sea level science, coastal and deep ocean research and technology development.  Working closely with its partners and associates, it provides capability to meet needs across the UK marine science community (http://noc.ac.uk/)

The National Marine Facilities Sea Systems division is one of the three major divisions of the NOC, based at the Southampton site. It is responsible for the operation and management of NERC’s two state-of-the-art global research vessels, the National Marine Equipment Pool and a Marine Autonomous and Robotic Systems (MARS) group.

For general enquiries regarding this role, please contact Jason Scott via e-mail: jesc@noc.ac.uk

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