Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S)
Darren Jacobs IEng MIMechE, GCGI currently serves as the Lead Operations Manager and Technical Through Life Support Engineer within Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) since April 2019, focusing on Technical & Quality Assurance. Prior to this role, Darren Jacobs held various positions within the British Army from April 1995 to April 2019, including Warrant Officer Class 1 and Vehicle Engineer. Additionally, from August 2011 to April 2017, Darren Jacobs worked for the UK Ministry of Defence as the Vehicle Certification lead for the Defence Safety Authority, managing policies related to the maintenance, inspection, certification, and testing of tri-service vehicles. Darren Jacobs holds a Higher National Diploma in Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician from the School of Electrical & Mechanical Engineers.
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Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S)
DE&S is part of the Ministry of Defence. We equip our armed forces with the edge to protect our nation. We are proud to deliver world-class equipment and services to the British Army, Royal Air Force and Royal Navy, playing a vital role in keeping the UK safe and prosperous. From fighter jets to food deliveries, from patrol boats to protective clothing, we deliver safe and innovative kit to the frontlines across the globe. We employ over 11,500 talented civil servants, military personnel, and private contractors, across more than 150 locations around the world. Together, our team delivers over 80% of the UK’s largest and most complex defence projects.