General Maintenance Technician

Safran; Fareham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Onsite amenities

Pension plan

Health cash plan

Family benefits

Share purchase plan

Job summary

Safran is seeking a proactive General Maintenance Technician to join our Facilities & Maintenance team in Fareham. The role covers production and site maintenance, performing inspections, routine repairs and coordinating contractor activities to keep equipment and buildings safe and fully operational.

You'll gain exposure to electrical, mechanical, and building systems, support PPM, and help maintain documentation while promoting a safety-focused culture across the site.

Qualifications

• Prior 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.

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.

Job description

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.

But what else? (benefits, specificities, etc.)

Benefits

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with extra days at key service milestones (5, 10, 20, 30, 40 years)
• Onsite amenities: free parking, canteen with subsidised lunch, barista coffee, bike storage, and showers. EV and bike charge.
• 7% company pension contribution from day one
• Health Cash Plan after probation
• Enhanced family friendly benefits (maternity, paternity), and employee assistance programme
• Share purchase scheme after three months' service

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.

Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated €31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets.

Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's "World's Best Companies 2025" ranking.

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., 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.