Equipment Maintenance Specialist

The Boeing Company; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and annual incentive plans

Health insurance through BUPA

23 days leave plus public holidays

Job summary

The Boeing Company in Sheffield is looking for an experienced Equipment Maintenance Specialist to ensure operational readiness of CNC machines. This role involves executing maintenance programs, troubleshooting faults, and providing technical leadership.

The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in maintenance roles and a strong background in electrical and mechanical systems. A competitive salary and extensive benefits package are included.

Qualifications

• 7+ years’ experience in maintenance on CNC machines.
• Experience in fault finding/programming PLCs and HMIs.
• Demonstrated ability to read engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Own and execute preventative maintenance programs.
• Perform advanced diagnosis of mechanical and electrical faults.
• Coordinate complex repair activities with multiple teams.

Skills

Multi-skilled with electrical bias

Advanced fault-finding capability

Strong communication skills

Education

HNC/HND or Bachelor's in Engineering

Tools

MS Office Suite

FANUC and Siemens operating systems

Job description

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Role Overview

The Equipment Reliability function at Boeing Sheffield, a Boeing Fabrication site that is part of Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA), are looking to hire an experienced Equipment Maintenance Specialist.

As an Equipment Maintenance Specialist (Night Shift), you will play a crucial role in ensuring the machines are ready for production. You will work as part of a team that is responsible for maintaining and repairing our high‑tech CNC machines and various other production and quality assets.

The successful candidate will perform the following duties:

• Preventative maintenance program ownership and execution: Develop, implement, monitor and optimize planned preventative maintenance (PM) programs and condition‑based inspection schedules for CNC machines and ancillary production equipment. Perform hands‑on PM tasks, routine inspections and corrective maintenance to ensure equipment remains production‑ready.

• Complex troubleshooting and repairs: Perform advanced diagnosis of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical faults; lead complex troubleshooting, disassembly, rebuild, modification and testing to restore equipment to production‑ready condition.

• Machine alignments & commissioning: Install, align, calibrate, commission and upgrade new or modified equipment; validate performance and ensure compliance with safety and operational standards.

• Root cause & corrective actions: Lead root cause investigations for recurring or high‑impact failures; define, implement and verify corrective and preventative actions and document findings to prevent recurrence.

• Spares strategy & inventory control: All engineers are responsible for managing critical spares and inventory, including stock monitoring, replenishment, and recordkeeping.

• Leadership & mentoring: Provide technical leadership and structured training to maintenance teams; mentor less experienced technicians and guide repair escalation decisions.

• Cross‑functional coordination: Coordinate complex repair activities and improvement projects with production, engineering, quality, suppliers and external service providers; act as a technical point of contact for significant equipment issues.

• Reliability & continuous improvement: Lead or champion reliability, capability and continuous improvement projects; quantify benefits, document outcomes and implement sustainable improvements.

• Compliance & risk management: Ensure maintenance activities comply with site safety, quality and regulatory standards; assess and mitigate operational and safety risks related to equipment.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• Multi‑skilled experience with strong electrical bias and advanced fault‑finding capability across mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively communicate with all levels.
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics and PLC/HMI documentation.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• Minimum of 7+ years’ post‑apprenticeship experience working in a maintenance role on CNC machines in a production environment.
• HNC/HND or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent or Level 3 apprenticeship in Electrical, Mechanical or Electronic Engineering (or equivalent).
• Significant experience with FANUC and/or Siemens operating systems.
• Experience in fault finding/programming PLCs and HMIs.
• IOSH Managing Safely.
• Experience working in an AS9100 aerospace workplace.
• Experience coordinating with suppliers and engineering teams on equipment upgrades and modifications.

Becoming a Boeing Employee

The Boeing benefits package goes above and beyond, focusing on your physical, emotional, financial and social well‑being. Here’s a snapshot of what we offer:

• Competitive salary and annual incentive plans
• Continuous learning - you’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next
• Success as defined by you - we’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way
• Diverse and inclusive culture - you’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs
• 23 days plus UK public holidays and a Winter Break between Christmas and New Year
• Pension Plan with up to 10% employer contribution
• Company paid BUPA Medical Plan
• Short Term Sickness: 100% pay for the first 26 weeks
• Long Term Sickness: 66.67% of annual salary from 27th week
• 6x annual salary life insurance
• 6 weeks Paternity leave
• 52 Weeks Maternity leave
• Learning Together Programme to support your on‑going personal and career development
• Access to Boeing’s Well Being Programs, tool and incentives

Work Authorization

This requisition is for a locally hired position in the UK. Candidates must have current legal authorisation to work immediately in the United Kingdom. Boeing will not attempt to obtain Immigration and labour sponsorship for any applicants.

Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not part of Boeing U.S. based payroll.

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area, or relocate at their own expense.

Applications

Applications for this position will be accepted until Jun. 10, 2026

Export Control Requirements

This is not an Export Control position.

Shift

Night Shift (United Kingdom)

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.

We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world’s most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.