BAE Systems is a company that is headquartered in the UK and has home markets in the US, Sweden, Saudi Arabia, South Africa and Australia. Its strategy is to grow these home markets through continued investment in local capability. With approximately 105,000 employees (not including Joint Ventures) and sales of more than US$30 Billion, BAE Systems is the largest European Defence Company and is one of the top five US Defence companies.

We are the largest supplier of land systems in the world and have key capabilities in the air, land, sea and joint environments.

Position: Trade Repair Officer
Work Location: Townsville (Lavarack Barracks), QLD

• National Defence industry organisation
• Strong safety culture and all uniforms, tools and PPE provided
• Flexible working options - full time or part time
• Townsville, Queensland location

BAE Systems is Australia's largest defence company. Our 6,500 employees provide Australia's Army, Navy and Air Force and security customers with total capability.

Applications are now sought from experienced and qualified Tradesperson to join our Townsville based team in Queensland. The Trade Repair Officer is responsible for the maintenance and the technical inspection of designated land materials undergoing material maintenance services both internally and externally.

Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Managing the technical, financial and operational performance of trade repair sub-contractors
• Performing, planning and coordinating material maintenance technical investigations and inspections
• Carrying out the timely repair and maintenance of military equipment in accordance with Defence and BAE Systems procedures
• Identifying required parts, requisitioning and receipting through the quality management system production and procurement processes and delivering to sub-contractors
• Entering and maintaining data into Defence and BAE Systems electronic database and material maintenance systems

As the ideal applicant, you will have:

• Technical trade qualifications (Certificate III Level)
• Forklift licence
• Sound working knowledge of equipment maintenance requirements
• Demonstrated experience in liaising with the customer and subcontractors on technical and schedule issues
• Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite
• Strong interpersonal, teamwork and motivational skills
• Reliable, proactive and flexible approach to work
• Ability to prioritise work effectively and to manage a range of tasks across multiple trade agencies

Whilst not essential, experience working with defence equipment and a medium or heavy rigid licence will be highly regarded.

BAE Systems supports flexible working arrangements and as such, this role may be offered either on a full-time or part-time basis to suit you.

We offer excellent remuneration together with outstanding development opportunities. With competitive salaries and wages, support for training and development, generous benefits, a genuine focus on diversity and family friendly, flexible work practices, consider BAE Systems for your next career move.

Applications should be addressed to Fiona McGreavey, Recruitment Advisor. Please ensure you attach a current resume and copy of your relevant qualification(s) to your application. A cover letter is preferred.

To meet defence security requirements, applicants must be Australian citizens or eligible for citizenship.

Closing Date: 1 February 2012

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