General Maintenance Technician

Safran S.A.; Fareham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Safran Helicopter Engines Fareham is seeking a proactive General Maintenance Technician to join our Facilities & Maintenance team. This hands-on role keeps production equipment, buildings, and site infrastructure safe, compliant, and fully operational.

You will perform routine inspections, react to maintenance issues, support planned preventative maintenance, and coordinate contractor activities while working with skilled colleagues across the site.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance engineering in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Multi-skilled maintenance knowledge with exposure to mechanical and electrical systems.
• Proactive, with strong problem-solving skills and ownership of maintenance activities.

Responsibilities

• Carry out daily inspections and basic maintenance on production machinery and site equipment.
• Support planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across the site.
• Respond to reactive maintenance requests and carry out repairs where needed.
• Perform general building maintenance, including repairs to doors, walls, floors, fixtures, fittings, and basic plumbing.
• Assist with maintenance of air handling, ventilation, and compressed air systems.
• Monitor site conditions and identify maintenance issues before they become risks.
• Support contractor management activities, including permits to work, RAMS reviews, inductions, and PPE compliance.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical maintenance

Multi-skilled

Problem solving

Education

NVQ / Apprenticeship in maintenance

Job description

General Maintenance Technician Safran Helicopter Engines Fareham Working pattern: Full-time, 5 days per week with occasional weekend working requirements.

Safran – Here, we craft excellence together.

At Safran, excellence is a journey, and we'd love you to be a part of it. As a trusted global leader in aerospace, defence, and space, we are proud to be a company where diversity, innovation, and opportunity come together to shape a sustainable future where we can all succeed together through a shared vision.

Safran Helicopter Engines is the world leader in helicopter engines and the only manufacturer exclusively specialised in this market. Operating worldwide, the company employs 6,100 people, serves more than 2,500 customers across 155 countries, and has over 21,500 engines in service.

About the Role

We are looking for a proactive and versatile General Maintenance Technician to join our Facilities & Maintenance team.

This is a varied, hands‑on role where no two days are the same. You'll play a vital part in ensuring our production equipment, buildings, and site infrastructure remain safe, compliant, and fully operational.

Working across both production and facilities maintenance, you'll carry out routine inspections, react to maintenance issues, support planned preventative maintenance activities, and coordinate contractor activities. You'll gain exposure to a wide range of electrical, mechanical, and building maintenance tasks while working closely with experienced colleagues across the site.

Responsibilities

• Carry out daily inspections and basic maintenance activities on production machinery and site equipment.
• Support planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities across the site.
• Respond to reactive maintenance requests and carry out repairs where appropriate.
• Perform general building maintenance, including repairs to doors, walls, floors, fixtures, fittings, and basic plumbing systems.
• Assist with the maintenance of air handling, ventilation, and compressed air systems.
• Monitor site conditions and identify maintenance issues before they become operational risks.
• Support contractor management activities, including permits to work, RAMS reviews, inductions, and PPE compliance.
• Maintain site grounds and support general housekeeping standards across the facility.
• Ensure maintenance records, documentation, and reports are completed accurately and on time.
• Promote a safe working environment by following company procedures and escalating issues where required.

Essential

• Previous experience in a maintenance engineering environment, ideally within a manufacturing or production setting.
• Multi-skilled maintenance knowledge with exposure to both mechanical and electrical systems.
• A proactive approach with strong problem-solving skills and a willingness to take ownership of maintenance activities.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with colleagues, contractors, and stakeholders across the site.

Desirable

• Engineering or maintenance qualification (NVQ, Apprenticeship or equivalent).
• Experience supporting production machinery, manufacturing equipment, or production lines.
• Experience in facilities or building maintenance.
• Familiarity with permit-to-work systems, contractor management, and health & safety procedures.

We know that some candidates may be put off applying for jobs where they don't meet 100% of the criteria outlined in the advert. We encourage anybody to apply if you can demonstrate a variety of skills and experience relevant to the requirements of this role. Please let us know if you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the hiring process that may better facilitate your participation.

We celebrate our differences and believe they make us stronger. We know that a fulfilling work environment is a key driver for innovative ideas and team success.

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