Equipment Engineer

Prattwhitney; Livingston; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

25 days holiday

Pension scheme (up to 10.5%)

Discretionary company bonus

Flexible benefits package

Enhanced sick pay

Family friendly policies

37 hour working week

Remote, hybrid and site-based options

Baseline BPSS security check

Job summary

Prattwhitney in Livingston, West Lothian, is seeking an Equipment Engineer for a permanent onsite role. You will repair, maintain and calibrate equipment in manufacturing areas, with involvement in environmental test chambers and new equipment installation.

The role requires an HND in engineering and at least five years' experience, plus strong communication and CMMS-based planning. A proactive, team-oriented approach is essential to maximise availability and performance.

Qualifications

• HND in a related engineering discipline and at least five years' experience in equipment engineering.
• Good communication skills and ability to document work for traceability.
• Technical knowledge of equipment and processes used in manufacturing.
• Ability to plan and prioritise work using a Maintenance Management System.
• Flexibility to work shifts and support 24/7 call-out rota.

Responsibilities

• Repair, maintenance and calibration/verification of equipment within manufacturing areas.
• Experience with environmental test chambers.
• Lead in equipment engineering problem solving and continuous improvement.
• Provide technical leadership to engineers and technicians.
• Assist in training plans and cross-training of staff.
• Participate in installation, commissioning and qualification of new equipment.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and practices.
• Support shift rotation and overtime as needed.
• Be production-oriented and cope with changing workload.

Skills

Good communication

Technical knowledge

Maintenance planning

Team player

Customer focused

Education

HND in related engineering

Job description

Equipment Engineer – Livingston, West Lothian

Type: Onsite, Permanent, Full Time (37 hours per week)

Security Clearance Requirements: Baseline. Must be eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Repair, maintenance and calibration/verification of equipment within the manufacturing areas
• Experience of environmental test chambers
• Active participation in cell layout design, installation and compliance
• Take a lead role in equipment engineering problem solving, demonstrating a proactive and continuous improvement approach to maximise availability, predictability and performance of manufacturing systems
• Analysis and improvement of manufacturing processes and operating efficiencies
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to other engineers and technicians
• Assist in the department training and development plans, and provide cross training for engineers and technicians
• Demonstrate good communication skills and accurately document work undertaken to provide traceability and history of work
• Participate in the planning, installation, commissioning and qualification of new equipment
• Conform and supervise conformance to all company/statutory safety regulations and practices
• Be flexible with respect to shift rotation and overtime to support the needs of manufacturing
• Must be production oriented, comfortable with changing circumstances and able to cope with a demanding workload
• Support 24*7 call‑out rota

Qualifications

• HND in a related engineering discipline with at least five years experience in equipment engineering
• Demonstrate accountability for equipment/process performance
• Good communicator with effective communication skills
• Technical knowledge of relevant equipment and processes
• Ability to plan and prioritise work using a Maintenance Management System
• Flexibility to work shifts if required
• Team player, able to work unsupervised or as a team member
• Customer focused with a “Can do attitude”

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• 25 days holiday plus statutory public holidays, with the opportunity to buy and sell up to 5 days (37hr)
• Contributory pension scheme (up to 10.5% company contribution)
• Company bonus scheme (discretionary); 6 times salary life assurance with pension
• Flexible benefits scheme with extensive salary sacrifice schemes, including Health Cashplan, Dental, and Cycle to Work
• Enhanced sick pay
• Enhanced family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity and shared parental leave
• 37 hour working week (hours may vary depending on role, job requirement or site‑specific arrangements)
• Remote, hybrid and site‑based working opportunities depending on your needs
• Permanent UK resident required and successful completion of a baseline (BPSS) security and background check

Equal Employment Opportunity

RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.