Equipment Maintenance Engineer

Moog Controls Ltd.; Tewkesbury; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits

33 days leave

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Employee share options

EV charging

Gym facilities

Job summary

Moog Controls Ltd. is seeking an Equipment Maintenance Engineer to onsite in Tewkesbury. You will resolve production issues, manage maintenance logs in MMS, and maintain test equipment documentation.

The role requires 5+ years in engineering, strong troubleshooting, and the ability to obtain UK Security Clearance. Occasional outside-hours work and collaboration with global teams are expected. You will work with JIRA, MMS, NX, AutoCAD and LabVIEW familiarity, and apply lean improvements while

Qualifications

• HNC/HND or higher in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics or related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in relevant engineering sector (aerospace, test systems or industrial maintenance).
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving ability with sound engineering judgement.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Visio).
• Willing and able to obtain UK Security Clearance.
• Able to work flexibly and outside standard hours to support critical maintenance.
• Desirable: experience with multi-axis, closed-loop, servo-hydraulic or electromechanical test systems.
• Familiar with JIRA, MMS, NX, AutoCAD or LabVIEW.
• Knowledge of aerospace quality standards and maintenance processes.
• Experience working with customers or cross-functional global teams.

Responsibilities

• Resolve production-stopping issues, quality escapes, and yield-limiting faults—fast and effectively.
• Manage sustainment work via MMS: logging, tracking, and documenting every request and activity.
• Maintain configuration integrity of deployed test equipment with formal documentation.
• Run correlation tests to ensure accurate data and smooth equipment handovers.
• Keep stakeholders and customers updated on progress, risks, and schedules.
• Support procurement of spares, sub-assemblies, and services to keep systems supported.
• Lead obsolescence management and coordinate upgrade packages.
• Investigate root causes, support audits, and drive corrective actions and non-conformance resolutions.
• Champion Health & Safety and perform risk assessments, safe practices, LOTO competency.
• Drive continuous improvement through lean initiatives and participate in audits.
• Embed Moog’s culture and values in all activities.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Engineers judgement

Cross-functional teamwork

Documentation

Microsoft Office

Education

HNC/HND or higher in Mechanical/Electrical/Mechatronics

Tools

JIRA

MMS

NX

AutoCAD

LabVIEW

Job description

Moog is a performance culture that empowers people to achieve great things. Our people enjoy solving interesting technical challenges in a culture where everyone trusts each other to do the right thing. For you, working with us can mean deeper job satisfaction, better rewards, and a great quality of life inside and outside of work. Job Title: Equipment Maintenance Engineer Reporting To: Equipment Maintenance Manager Work Schedule: Onsite – Tewkesbury, GBR

Key Responsibilities

• Resolve production-stopping issues, quality escapes, and yield-limiting faults — fast and effectively.
• Manage all sustainment work via our Maintenance Management System (MMS): logging, tracking, and documenting every request, inspection, and activity.
• Maintain full configuration integrity of deployed test equipment — creating, updating, and releasing formal documentation alongside all engineering work.
• Run correlation tests across systems to ensure accurate data and smooth equipment handovers.
• Keep stakeholders and our customer clearly updated on progress, risks, and schedules.
• Support procurement of spares, sub-assemblies, and services to keep systems supported.
• Lead obsolescence management: identify ageing components, plan replacements, and coordinate upgrade packages.
• Investigate root causes, support audits, and drive corrective actions and non-conformance resolutions.
• Champion Health & Safety: write/review risk assessments, enforce safe working practices, and act as an authorised LOTO (Lockout/Tagout) competent person.
• Drive continuous improvement through lean initiatives and actively participate in internal and external quality audits.
• Embed Moog’s culture and values in everything you do.

What We’re Looking For

• Essential HNC/HND or higher in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a relevant engineering sector — ideally aerospace, test systems, or industrial maintenance.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving ability, with sound engineering judgement.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Visio).
• Willing and able to obtain UK Security Clearance.
• Able to work flexibly and occasionally outside standard hours to support critical maintenance.
• Desirable Experience designing or maintaining multi-axis, closed-loop, servo-hydraulic or electromechanical test systems.
• Familiarity with tools such as JIRA, MMS, NX, AutoCAD, or LabVIEW.
• Knowledge of robotics or automation systems.
• Understanding of aerospace quality standards and maintenance processes.
• Experience working directly with customers or cross-functional global teams.

Personal Qualities

• A natural team player who thrives in multi-disciplinary environments.
• Highly organised — able to manage up to 10 concurrent activities and prioritise effectively.
• Proactive, reliable, and comfortable making sound technical judgements under pressure.
• Committed to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Aligned with Moog’s values: Trust, Competence, Team Spirit, Diligence, Accountability, Effective Communication, Adaptability, Recognition, and Enjoyment.

What We Offer

• Flexible benefits package and development opportunities to support career progression
• 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Private medical insurance, mental health support and financial advice
• Generous life assurance and company pension contribution (from 6%)
• Employee share options, free onsite parking, EV charging and gym facilities

At Moog, we prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion. We aim to create a culture where everyone is valued, respected, and given equal opportunities. We strive to empower employees to bring their authentic selves to work, celebrating our differences to foster a welcoming environment for all.

Note for Recruitment Agencies: We manage vacancies internally, preferring direct hiring and referrals for efficiency. When needed, we engage agencies from our Preferred Supplier List (PSL). Speculative CVs from agencies not on our PSL will not be considered, and no introduction fee will apply.