Dockside Submarine Systems Maintenance Engineer

Rullion; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Rullion Ltd. is seeking an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Technician to perform planned and reactive maintenance on submarine systems during dockside periods. You will operate within a highly regulated defence environment to ensure safety and quality standards are met.

Role involves inspecting, repairing and overhaul of mechanical equipment, working with engineering teams, supervisors and client representatives. A recognised mechanical apprenticeship and SC clearance eligibility are required.

Qualifications

• Recognised Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship, NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds or equivalent qualification.
• Proven experience carrying out mechanical maintenance within heavy engineering, marine, defence, nuclear, manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Experience maintaining rotating equipment, pumps, valves, hydraulic systems, pipework or mechanical assemblies.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Experience using mechanical measuring equipment and fault-finding techniques.
• Strong understanding of safe systems of work and quality procedures.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to high quality workmanship.
• Previous submarine, naval, marine or defence experience would be advantageous but is not essential.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative and corrective mechanical maintenance on submarine systems and equipment.
• Inspect, diagnose and repair mechanical faults using engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Remove, overhaul, refurbish and reinstall mechanical components including pumps, valves, pipework, rotating equipment and associated machinery.
• Conduct mechanical testing and functional checks following maintenance activities.
• Ensure all work is completed in accordance with engineering standards, quality procedures and customer requirements.
• Produce accurate maintenance records, inspection reports and completion documentation.
• Comply with all Health, Safety and Environmental regulations, including confined space and permit-to-work requirements.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to maintaining high engineering standards.
• Work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver maintenance programmes to schedule.
• Maintain good housekeeping standards within workshop and dockside working areas.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Reading drawings

Fault-finding techniques

Team collaboration

Education

NVQ Level 3/City & Guilds

Job description

Rullion Ltd. is seeking an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Technician to perform planned and reactive maintenance on submarine systems during dockside periods. You will operate within a highly regulated defence environment to ensure safety and quality standards are met.

Role involves inspecting, repairing and overhaul of mechanical equipment, working with engineering teams, supervisors and client representatives. A recognised mechanical apprenticeship and SC clearance eligibility are required.