Equipment Maintenance Specialist - Night Shift

Boeing; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension Plan

BUPA Medical Plan

23 days + holidays

Wellbeing program

Job summary

Boeing Sheffield is seeking an experienced Equipment Maintenance Specialist for the Night Shift. You will ensure CNC machines and production assets are maintained and repaired to keep manufacturing running smoothly.

You will diagnose electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic faults, install and recalibrate equipment, and support continuous improvement projects with the production and quality teams.

Qualifications

• Multiskilled with electrical bias and mechanical/hydraulic/pneumatic fault-finding.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong written and verbal communication to all levels.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned preventative maintenance on CNC machines and production equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical faults; restore equipment to production-ready condition.
• Install, adjust and commission new/modifed equipment with calibration and safety checks.
• Support investigations and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Manage critical spares and inventory; stock monitoring and recordkeeping.
• Provide on-the-job guidance to junior technicians on safe operation and basic troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with production, engineering and quality teams for reliability improvements.

Skills

Electrical bias

Mechanical fault-finding

Hydraulic fault-finding

Pneumatic fault-finding

Reading drawings/Schematics

PLC/HMI documentation

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Education

Level 3 apprenticeship in Electrical/Mechanical

HNC in engineering

Tools

FANUC

Siemens

PLC Programming

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.

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.

Position Responsibilities:

• Preventative maintenance tasks: Perform planned preventative maintenance, condition-based inspections and corrective repairs on CNC machines and ancillary production equipment.
• Machine Breakdowns: Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical faults; troubleshoot and restore equipment to production-ready condition.
• Machine Alignments: Install, adjust and commission new or modified equipment, including alignment, calibration and safety checks.
• Business improvements: Support breakdown and root cause investigations, implement corrective actions and document findings to prevent recurrence.
• Stock management: All engineers are responsible for managing critical spares and inventory, including stock monitoring, replenishment, and recordkeeping.
• Training: Provide on-the-job guidance to less experienced technicians on safe operation and basic troubleshooting.
• Equipment reliability: Work collaboratively with production, engineering and quality teams to support continuous improvement and reliability projects.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• Multi-skilled experience required with an electrical bias and demonstrable mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic fault-finding experience.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively communicate with all levels.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics and PLC/HMI documentation.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• Level 3 apprenticeship in Electrical, Mechanical or Electronic Engineering (or equivalent).
• Minimum of 5+ years’ post-apprenticeship experience working in a maintenance job role, not including apprenticeship.
• HNC qualification in engineering.
• Experience with FANUC operating systems.
• Experience with Siemens operating systems
• Experience in fault finding/programming PLCs and HMIs
• IOSH Managing Safely.
• Experience working in an AS9100 aerospace workplace.

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

Relocation:

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

This requisition is for a locally hired position in the UK.

Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not part of Boeing U.S. based payroll and will commensurate with experience and qualifications and in accordance with local law.

Applications for this position will be accepted until Aug. 24, 2026

Export Control Requirements:

This is not an Export Control position.

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

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.