Trials Conducting Officer

Trials Conducting Officer

Permanent | Salisbury Plain, Wiltshire | Salary up to £46,492

Applications close: 31 October 2026

Are you an experienced ammunition, explosives or EOD professional looking for your next challenge?

This is an opportunity to use your specialist knowledge and practical experience in a highly technical, safety-critical role, supporting the planning and delivery of trials involving explosives, ordnance and munitions.

Based on Salisbury Plain, south of Devizes, you’ll join a specialist technical and operational team responsible for delivering complex trials safely, accurately and to the highest standards.

What’s on offer?

• Salary of £38,655–£46,492 per annum, with potential progression to £53,108
• Permanent position with 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• A technically challenging role with real responsibility
• The opportunity to apply your specialist skills across testing, evaluation and technical reporting

The Role

As a Trials Conducting Officer, you’ll take responsibility for the planning, preparation, safe conduct and reporting of trials involving explosives, ammunition and munitions.

Working with customers, technical specialists and other stakeholders, you’ll ensure trials are properly planned, risks are assessed, equipment and resources are ready, and all activities comply with strict safety and operational requirements.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Planning, leading and conducting trials involving explosives, ordnance and munitions.
• Preparing trial plans, risk assessments, COSHH assessments and safety documentation.
• Coordinating trial logistics, equipment, instrumentation and data capture.
• Liaising with customers and stakeholders throughout the trial process.
• Operating and evaluating specialist test equipment and investigating equipment failures.
• Analysing results and producing accurate technical reports and recommendations.
• Maintaining compliance with relevant safety, quality and regulatory standards.
• Supervising personnel, contractors and students involved in trials and range activities.
• Contributing to technical development, testing, research and training.

About You

You’ll bring practical experience from a military, ammunition, explosives, EOD or similarly safety-critical environment, together with the technical knowledge and judgement needed to work confidently in a demanding operational setting.

Ideally, you’ll hold a recognised ammunition or explosive ordnance disposal qualification, such as Class One Ammunition Technician or an equivalent UNMAS EOD qualification, alongside hands-on experience of firing, testing or evaluating explosives, munitions or ordnance.

You’ll also have:

• Strong technical knowledge of ammunition systems and range procedures.
• Experience working within a safety-critical environment.
• Previous supervisory or management experience.
• The ability to interpret technical data, investigate issues and produce detailed reports.
• Strong problem-solving, communication and organisational skills.
• The confidence to make sound decisions in changing and challenging circumstances.
• A proactive, flexible and resilient approach.
• A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel when required.

Interested in finding out more?

If you have the relevant technical background and practical experience, this could be an excellent opportunity to take the next step in your career.

The closing date for applications is 31 October 2026, so don’t miss the opportunity to be considered.

For further information or to apply, contact Dan Pyle at CMD Recruitment on 01380 738300 or email your CV to dan_pyle@cmdrecruitment.com.

Appointment is subject to the relevant security, health and safety, and site requirements.