Introduction

Saab UK is part of Scandinavia's largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 500 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training.

As part of the global entity Saab AB, Saab UK combines the innovative spirit of a start-up with the resources and expertise of a larger corporation. Globally, Saab employs over 22,000 people, with operations on every continent. Our partnerships with UK customers and industry mean we are able to deliver innovative solutions to complex challenges, anticipating the threats of tomorrow. We invest 23% of our annual revenue into research and development, collaborating with a range of partners including industry and academia.

Saab is a company that offers our employees plenty of opportunities for growth and advancement. We embrace diversity and are committed to providing a workplace where individuals can thrive professionally, paving the way for future progression. We also recognise the need for a healthy work-life balance to ensure our staff have the chance to live a fulfilling life beyond the workplace.

Overview:

Following planned expansion, the company are looking to recruit a customer-focused support technician responsible for the service, installation, repair and general maintenance of our highly advanced surveillance systems, with a particular emphasis on supporting the Customer's own mechanics and engineers on-site, in either a Weapon Locating or GBAD setting.

In this position, you will be working with hydraulics, high power components (AC and DC), software loading / programming, engines, power plants, electronics, cooling systems, communication systems and data links. The ability and willingness to travel, including internationally, will be essential for this role.

The successful candidate will have the potential to grow the position as the business grows and will benefit from continuous training across the equipment spectrum.

Main Tasks:

• Planned and preventative maintenance (to include updating of schedules)

• System Integration

• Support to Communication and data links

• Support of other Business areas:

  • Manning customer support desks (hotlines)

  • Training end users, including planning and scheduling and associated documentation

  • Assist with production at OEM

• Support to:

  • Trials

  • Exercise

  • Deployment Globally in support of military operations

  • Other company market growth

• Reporting and administering the running of projects as required

Key Requirements:

• Computer literate

• Knowledge of radar systems

• Full UK driving licence

• Previous Experience in a technical customer facing environment demonstrating fault finding abilities in a high pressure environment

• Able to obtain UK Security Clearance up to SC

• During your employment you will handle tasks and materials that are classed as military secrets and therefore you must have a UK or Swedish citizenship

• Be a motivated and critical thinking individual

• Be capable of working alone and arranging their own workload

• Have excellent interpersonal skills

• Be comfortable in a complex customer facing environment

Qualifications/Experience:

• Qualified to ONC / HNC level or equivalent experience in technical area

• Multi-skilled electrical bias

• Previous military experience would be an advantage

• Teaching experience would be an advantage