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Welcome to the DRS careers page – here you will find the current vacancies, how to apply for jobs and why our staff enjoy working for DRS.

Vacancies

DRS are currently considering applicants for the following vacancies:

Analyst Developers; 6 months, Fixed Term Contract

Joining a team of developers you will be building leading-edge software applications on a C# .Net/SQL Server/ASP.Net platform.  Work will be performed in an exciting agile environment where the emphasis is placed upon achieving high quality.

QC Engineers; 6 Months, Fixed Term Contract

Working in a dedicated test team; this role encompasses the whole test life-cycle including preparation of test plans, writing of test scripts and performing tests.

Senior Analyst Developers

Adding experience, skill and leadership to a team of developers and building leading-edge software applications on a C# .Net/SQL Server/ASP.Net platform.  Work will be performed in an agile environment where the emphasis is placed upon achieving high quality.

Project Manager

Managing a number of projects and delivering specific services to clients. Business Analyst bias and a Prince 2 Practitioner would be advantageous.

Operations Analysts

An administrative role but also very “hands on” and will require you to use your initiative throughout the variety of challenging work and therefore you need to be versatile and adaptable.  You will need to be very analytical and be IT literate.

Recruitment agencies

DRS work with recruitment agencies on a Preferred Suppliers basis, therefore we do not require any assistance from other agencies at this time.

How to apply

If you are interested in being considered for one of these vacancies, please email your CV and a covering letter to the HR department. All applications will be acknowledged.

Working for DRS

DRS was established in London in 1969. The Company relocated to Milton Keynes in 1975 and in 1985 it moved into its purpose built Headquarters in Linford Wood which it still retains.

The DRS Group employs approximately 200 staff and aim to recruit and retain employees with an appropriate skills mix whilst giving them the opportunity to grow and develop within the business. To demonstrate its commitment to these aims, DRS has achieved the Investors in People standard (IIP), an accreditation that was first recognised in 1996 and which is continually reviewed.

The energy and commitment of all employees is key to our business success and, in return for their efforts, employees are offered a benefits package that includes:

  • flexible working hours
  • 24 days holiday, rising to 27 days after five years service
  • a non contributory pension scheme
  • life assurance protection
  • the opportunity to take part in a share incentive plan
  • a staff restaurant facility
  • a 24x7 employee assistance programme for both work and personal issues for employees and their families
  • private medical insurance

DRS takes an active role in the local community and supports the Milton Keynes Community Foundation.

We also support our staff, who may have interests outside of work that also make a contribution to the local community, through an internal staff sponsorship programme.