Facilities Support Technician

General Dynamics Mission Systems engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of more than 13,000 top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defence and scientific arenas. In the UK, we are leading the way in avionics and communication systems. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency.

General Dynamics in St Leonards-on-Sea currently provide avionic mission computing systems for a wide range of military fast jets, helicopters, and UAV’s. Recent success has resulted in General Dynamics developing the next generation of Advanced High Performance, Safety Critical Mission Computer Systems to meet the needs of latest platforms in development by several aircraft manufacturers. These Mission Computing Systems provide the functionality that integrates aircraft systems, sensor systems and stores management systems with the information and control systems required by the aircrew to meet the demanding operational needs of these aircraft.

You will be joining an established team who provide administrative and practical support to maintain our Hastings facilities. Involved in supporting the successful delivery of various facilities and cross functional project works whilst maintaining robust records management and department administration.

Day to day activities may include:

• Maintain administration of facilities and Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) records, reports and compliance certifications
• Management of the Facilities & SHE shared mailboxes
• Raising and organization of requisitions and receipting PO’s; act as point of contact for Accounts Payable
• Provide escort as required to third party facilities and SHE contractors · Support delivery of desk moves and space management initiative
• Regular post runs between Hastings site

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Essential:

• Educated to GCSE level
• Knowledge and working capability with MS packages
• Interest in building facilities management and maintenance schemes
• Ability to problem solve and multitask
• Effective communicator, able to adapt style and build strong working relationships internally at various levels as well as externally, e.g. contractors and external agencies

Desirable:

• Trade or tools experience beneficial but not essential
• Working Safely or equivalent beneficial but not essential

We offer a salary of between £22,800 - £27,800 per annum, dependant on experience and qualification, plus of flexible benefits package.

We pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose, offering impressive benefits: 

• A compressed nine-day fortnight and compressed hours - which means every other Friday off. 
• A personalized career development plan, alongside regular progress reviews - supporting and valuing your progression within the Company. 
• A flexible working environment where your contributions are recognized and rewarded with flexible benefits 

We believe in maintaining a diverse workplace - inclusive of beliefs, cultural background, job experiences, thoughts and ideas. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we welcome you to join our inclusive team!

Our success is fuelled by our colleagues and the wide variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills they bring to the Company - learn more about our commitment to inclusion and diversity here

We are a Disability Confident Employer, as such we offer an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job.

Please email [email protected] if you would like your application to be considered under the DC Scheme. For more information on the Disability confident scheme in General Dynamics click here.

All successful/appointed applicants must be able to obtain a level of UK Security clearance that is appropriate for the role and undertake suitable Right to work checks