AMS PSR

On behalf of the Defence, Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) we are looking for a Alarms System Implementation Specialist (INSIDE IR35) for a 24 Month contract based  in Salisbury 5 days per week

DSTL is the Ministry of Defence (MOD)’s science and technology organisation, providing unique expertise, crucial insights and delivering battle-winning solutions for the benefit of the nation and allies.

DSTL is one of the principal government organisations dedicated to science and technology in the defence and security field.

DSTL supplies specialist and sensitive services to MOD and wider government, working collaboratively with external partners in industry and academia and worldwide, providing expert research, specialist advice and invaluable operational support.

As a Alarms System Implementation Specialist, your main responsibilities will be

• • The Alarms System Implementation Specialist will work with subject matter experts across Operations within Dstl to understand, further develop and implement the alarm policy and procedures in line with Relevant Good Practice (RGP), understanding how these support alarm system design and management strategies, that also support the management of Major Accident Hazard (MAH) risks.
• The role will guide the development of suitable alarm systems for the business that enable fault identification and drive the necessary responses.
• The Alarms System Implementation Specialist is also integral to the analysis and assessment of technical design of Dstl’s alarm systems, their ongoing monitoring and measurement of performance.
• The Specialist will develop processes and then support ongoing alarm system training and awareness raising activities. This will include the development, production, design and delivery of new alarm system training courses and materials.
• They will also provide support to trainee safety and engineering specialist(s).
• The post will also develop alarm policy, procedure and guidance that will be taken forwards by the business.

Essential

• Experience/skills in the implementation and operation of alarm systems such as: Trend, Vista, Schneider Systems (EcoStruxure) and Sauter Systems.
• Need the above to get the alarms running.
• Previous experience working on alarm systems in a large organisation.
• Work with engineering team on site to discuss protocols etc.

Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.

Our work in defence, security and intelligence requires our employees to be UK Nationals who are able to gain a high level of security clearance to undertake the projects we are involved in to protect us from security threats. For this reason, only UK Nationals will be able to apply for this role. If you are an international or dual-national candidate, and you think you have the skills we need, please consider applying to any of our government, security or defence partners.

Disability Confident

As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, DSTL guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.

This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

Armed Forces Covenant 

DSTL guarantees to interview veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following, this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different.