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IntroductionSaab 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 600 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training.What you will be part ofSaab is a leading defence and security company with an enduring purpose, to help nations keep their people and society safe.Empowered by its 28,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world.Saab designs, manufactures and maintains advanced systems in aeronautics, weapons, command and control, sensors and underwater systems.Saab is headquartered in Sweden. It has major operations all over the world and is part of the domestic defence capability of several nations.The Role:This role will be focused on maintaining, developing, and expanding strategic relationships with clients and stakeholders across the global offshore energy sector, with a particular emphasis on work-class ROV operations, subsea intervention, offshore wind, oil and gas, decommissioning, and emerging offshore energy markets.Key Responsibilities:Analyse and assess market trends, competitor activity, customer demand, and technology developments within the global work-class ROV and subsea robotics market.Develop and execute customer capture plans and growth strategies in collaboration with regional Customer Sales Responsible teams and key internal stakeholders.Identify and influence key decision makers throughout operator, EPC, vessel owner, offshore contractor, and ROV service provider organisations.Maintain detailed customer account plans, stakeholder maps, and opportunity pipelines within the CRM system.Develop and grow the Seaeye sales pipeline through proactive engagement with existing and prospective customers.Provide market intelligence and commercial insight regarding pricing, fleet expansion plans, upcoming projects, asset replacement cycles, and competitor positioning.Build and maintain long-term strategic relationships with offshore operators, ROV contractors, leasing companies, EPC contractors, system integrators, and industry partners.Identify opportunities across the entire Seaeye product family and position Saab Seaeye as a strategic technology partner within global energy markets.Support bid, tender, and proposal activities for major capital equipment programmes, fleet renewals, and long-term framework agreements.Engage with customers throughout the full sales lifecycle, from opportunity identification through technical qualification, proposal development, negotiation, contract award, and post-delivery support.Develop business opportunities using the Winning Business (WB) process, ensuring effective qualification, risk management, opportunity progression, and governance.Represent Saab Seaeye at industry conferences, exhibitions, trade associations, and customer events, promoting the company's position as a market-leading provider of work-class ROV solutions.Support the identification of emerging opportunities within offshore wind, carbon capture and storage (CCS), subsea mining, energy transition projects, and other developing offshore markets.Qualifications and SkillsRequired SkillsProven stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills across complex customer organisations.Demonstrable experience in Business Development, Sales, or Account Management within technical or engineering-led industries.Ability to build strong internal and external relationships across multiple functions and geographies.Proven track record of securing high-value, technically complex contracts and strategic customer agreements.Strong commercial acumen with the ability to understand customer operational challenges and translate technical solutions into business value. Experience managing long sales cycles involving multiple stakeholders and decision makers.Proficient in CRM systems and structured sales management processes.Strong negotiation, influencing, and closing skills.Confident presenter with excellent communication skills, capable of engaging customers from operational through to executive level.Ability to understand subsea technologies, offshore operations, and work-class ROV applications.Experience developing account strategies, opportunity pipelines, and long-term growth plans.Desirable SkillsCommercial and contractual awareness, including experience supporting major tenders and framework agreements.Experience within the offshore energy, subsea, work-class ROV, marine robotics, offshore wind, oil and gas, or defence sectors.Product knowledge of Saab Seaeye ROV systems and associated tooling packages.Established network across offshore operators, ROV contractors, EPC contractors, vessel operators, and subsea service providers.Operational experience or strong understanding of work-class ROV systems, launch and recovery systems (LARS), control systems, tooling, and subsea intervention operations.Knowledge of offshore field development, inspection, maintenance and repair (IMR), decommissioning, and renewable energy project activities.Understanding of industry procurement processes and project delivery models within the offshore energy sector.Experience operating in international markets and managing global customer accounts.Familiarity with autonomous and remotely operated subsea technologies, digitalisation, and the evolving energy transition market.By submitting an application to Saab UK you consent to undertaking workforce screening activities that may include but are not limited to: Baseline Personnel Security checks, National Security Vetting, reference checks, verification of working rights and in all circumstances preferred candidates will be placed through a security interview.TPBN1_UKTJ

Synthetic Training Operator – Maritime / Defence Training \n HMS Collingwood, Hampshire \n Permanent \n Core Hours 07:30–16:30 (with early finish up to 3 days/week) \n \n Ready to play a key role in shaping the next generation of Royal Navy warfare specialists? \n We’re looking for a Synthetic Training Operator (STO) to join the team supporting the Royal Navy’s cutting‑edge Maritime Composite Training System (MCTS) — a state‑of‑the‑art simulation and classroom training environment used to deliver world‑class maritime warfare training. \n \n What You’ll Be Doing \n As an STO, you’ll sit at the heart of immersive maritime training, helping bring high‑fidelity warfare scenarios to life. \n \n You will: \n\n • Operate advanced simulation systems across the Warfare Team Trainer (WTT), Classroom-Based Simulation Trainer (CBST) and Electronic Classroom Trainers (ECT).\n, • Deliver realistic cues, prompts and scenario control to support instructors and enhance student learning.\n, • Work within the Common Synthetic Environment Control (CSEC) room and at operator desks in live training spaces.\n, • Support scenario setup, simulator configuration, data collection and system performance observation.\n, • Provide essential support to MWS (Collingwood) and FOST (Devonport) instructors and trainees using MCTS systems.\n, • Ensure safety, security and high training standards at all times.\n\n \n What You’ll Bring \n We’re looking for people with: \n\n • A working knowledge of Royal Navy surface ship sensors and weapon systems.\n, • Experience with at least one RN Command system (ideally DNA2 and/or CMS).\n, • A good understanding of Operations Room Action Information Organisation (AIO).\n, • A proactive, flexible approach and the confidence to support instructors and trainees in a dynamic environment.\n\n \n Why Join Us? \n\n • Work directly with world-class naval training technology.\n, • Play a vital role in developing Royal Navy capability.\n, • Enjoy a supportive, collaborative team culture.\n, • Benefit from early finishes up to three times per week!\n\n

The Production Engineer will bring extensive manufacturing and assembly experience within the Aerospace and Defence sector, with a proven ability to drive operational excellence. This role is focused on delivering and sustaining meaningful, long-term improvements across our cable and harness and box build manufacturing facility. By implementing structured, measurable process enhancements, the successful candidate will help achieve consistent month-on-month gains in quality, efficiency, and overall manufacturing performance.Key areas of responsibility include:Provide technical support to the Box Build production area, with responsibility to improve manufacturing capabilities in order to maintain a leading edge capability Act as the primary point of contact between members of the Product Group team and the Engineering department, taking responsibility for ensure all Engineering tasks are completed in line with expectations Manage projects to drive process improvements, applying best practice manufacturing techniques, driving the applications of leading edge technologies, and supporting continuous improvement philosophies within the business Drive quality efficiency and effectiveness through application of lean methodology and other improvement tools with current production. Ensure all processes conform to internal and customer quality standards Identify equipment & systems that will enhance Manufacturing Efficiency Ensure all control documents including work instructions, BOMs and routings are available and accurate Create operator balance charts, develop and implement standard work Support the development and design of new products from concept through to full production (NPI) with an emphasis on design for assembly and design for manufacture Contribute to the preparation of the PPAP submissions, including Process Flow Diagrams, PFMEAs and MSA Monitor and report process improvements to ensure the gains are sustained Manage the configuration of internal and external project data packs, provide technical support through creating detailed an accurate job structures within the MPR system and creating production route cards and work instructions Maintain and update internal manufacturing processes inline with company accreditations and customer requirements Support the business development teams with quotations and generating cost summaries Skills/Qualifications:HNC qualified Engineer with experience in PCB production Experience of NADCAP accredited production environment or similar is preferred An understanding of process control methodologies to improve production quality Experience of using quality tools such as FMEA, APQP, DMAIC, 8D and 5 WHY Computer literacy with an emphasis on Microsoft Office applications Experience in procuring capital equipment Communication and interpersonal skills Able to coach and train employees on working more efficiently Additional Information SECURITY All candidates must be in a position to obtain UK security clearance to SC level. Additional restrictions may apply on certain defence programmes.TPBN1_UKTJ

Synthetic Training Operator – Maritime / Defence Training HMS Collingwood, Hampshire Permanent Core Hours 07:30–16:30 (with early finish up to 3 days/week) Ready to play a key role in shaping the next generation of Royal Navy warfare specialists? We’re looking for a Synthetic Training Operator (STO) to join the team supporting the Royal Navy’s cutting‑edge Maritime Composite Training System (MCTS) — a state‑of‑the‑art simulation and classroom training environment used to deliver world‑class maritime warfare training. What You’ll Be Doing As an STO, you’ll sit at the heart of immersive maritime training, helping bring high‑fidelity warfare scenarios to life. You will: • Operate advanced simulation systems across the Warfare Team Trainer (WTT), Classroom-Based Simulation Trainer (CBST) and Electronic Classroom Trainers (ECT)., • Deliver realistic cues, prompts and scenario control to support instructors and enhance student learning., • Work within the Common Synthetic Environment Control (CSEC) room and at operator desks in live training spaces., • Support scenario setup, simulator configuration, data collection and system performance observation., • Provide essential support to MWS (Collingwood) and FOST (Devonport) instructors and trainees using MCTS systems., • Ensure safety, security and high training standards at all times. What You’ll Bring We’re looking for people with: • A working knowledge of Royal Navy surface ship sensors and weapon systems., • Experience with at least one RN Command system (ideally DNA2 and/or CMS)., • A good understanding of Operations Room Action Information Organisation (AIO)., • A proactive, flexible approach and the confidence to support instructors and trainees in a dynamic environment. Why Join Us? • Work directly with world-class naval training technology., • Play a vital role in developing Royal Navy capability., • Enjoy a supportive, collaborative team culture., • Benefit from early finishes up to three times per week!

Warehouse Operator Location: Hilsea Full time: Monday – Friday 9.30am – 6.30pm Permanent Salary: Competitive About Us: QVIS Lighting and Security is an independently owned business based in Hilsea, Portsmouth, and is an industry leading provider of security and lighting products, sold through the electrical wholesale channel. QVIS is a well-established company with over 20 years’ experience with solid routes to market. The role: Warehouse Operator We have an exciting opportunity for a Warehouse Operative to join our team, the purpose of the role is to ensure the safe and efficient receipt, storage and dispatch of warehouse materials, goods, and products to feed business operations and customer demand. Key Responsibilities: Warehouse Operator Ensure all courier deliveries are completed daily in a timely manner Unload courier vans and trailers safely, using manual handling techniques or pallet trucks Verify shipment contents against delivery documentation Identify and report any damaged or missing items, ensuring discrepancies are logged and escalated Assist in all cross functional areas of the warehouse with loading and unloading of goods Enter all information into the Warehouse management system for deliveries and shipments Distribute products to the correct locations in the warehouse Ensure customers’ orders are picked and packed accurately and efficiently for dispatch Undertake and support stock checks as required Ensure that all lifting and manoeuvring of products is carried out in accordance with manual handling procedures Operate in a safe manner complying with all health, safety and environmental requirements to ensure own and safety of others Handle any hazardous materials in an appropriate manner General warehouse tidying and sorting to ensure operational efficiency Other duties as assigned by Team Leader in line with company needs Make recommendations to aid efficiency and add value Skills & Experience: Warehouse Operator Previous warehouse experience would be beneficial A good level of fitness is needed as manual handling is required Excellent verbal and written communication skills The ability to work within a team environment Able to adapt to changing workloads and priorities Knowledge of Microsoft packages Counterbalance forklift licence would be beneficial but not essential An understanding of health and safety requirements Benefits: Warehouse Operator Company Pension Scheme Cycle to Work Scheme Free onsite parking 24 Days Holiday (plus bank holidays) Company Events * Birthday Vouchers

CCTV Operator - Alarm Receiving Operator – Days & Nights Salary £28,000 - £29,000* Full time 12 hour rotating shift pattern - 08:00 - 20:00 & 20:00 - 08:00 Location: Hilsea Portsmouth (Full time 4-day shift /4-day shift – 4-night shift /4-night shift – rotation on a 4 on 4 off shift basis) Pure Monitoring and is the UK's most Accredited Monitoring Station. With extensive experience within the security and CCTV industry, we've been offering CCTV and Alarm monitoring since 2014. Our clients receive the best service and attention to detail, independently verified each year by the highest UK security regulatory bodies. We're looking for qualified individuals to join the team at our monitoring centre in Hilsea, Portsmouth. The Role: CCTV Operator -Alarm Receiving Operator - Days & Nights As an Alarm Receiving Operator you will be responsible for answering incoming phone calls to the alarm receiving centre, monitoring customer alarms, CCTV and communicating with customer key contacts regarding their alarms. Key Responsibilities: CCTV Operator - Alarm Receiving Operator - Days & Nights • Alarm handling and CCTV Operating on our bespoke software, • PC data entry and basic administration duties, • Edit and handle customer records, • Follow procedures methodically and uphold excellent standards, • Deal with customer requests via telephone and email in a professional nature, • Monitor all systems within the control room in an efficient manner, ensuring that all work is undertaken in compliance with the operating procedures, legislation, and the codes of practice., • Liaise with Police, other agencies, and designated employees to coordinate the appropriate emergency response by risk assessment and adherence to company procedures., • Provide routine system support to all clients i.e. system testing, administering alarm configurations, • Participate in departmental administrative duties when needed, • Report all events and actions taken in a clear, legible, and accurate written format, • Provide a courteous telephone answering service and deal efficiently with all enquiries, • Ensure smooth handovers between operators Your Skills and Experience: CCTV Operator - Alarm Receiving Operator - Days & Nights • Clear, effective communication and strong interpersonal skills, • Good organisation and efficiency with the ability to multi-task, • Exceptional concentration, good attention to detail and possess excellent customer service skills, • Professional with the ability to work under pressure and remain calm, using good judgemental skills, • SIA CCTV Licence is an advantage, but not essential, • Full Training will be given - *completion of training modules can be achieved within 6 months Benefits: • Free onsite parking, • Company Pension scheme, • Cycle Scheme, • 20 Days holiday, • Birthday Vouchers, • Company Events To submit your CV for the CCTV - ARC Operator opportunity, please press ‘Apply’ now and await further instructions