Maintenance Engineer

NP Aerospace; Coventry; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

NP Aerospace is seeking a multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer to join their team in Coventry. This role involves maintaining plant and equipment, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and requires a flexible approach to shift work. The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical bias and relevant experience in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Discretionary Half Year Bonuses

25 days + 8 Bank Holidays

Paid leave for Reservists and Cadets

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Time served multi-skilled maintenance engineer (mechanically biased).
• Relevant experience in a fast-paced preventative maintenance environment.
• Ability to fault find on electrical and mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Service and maintain all plant, equipment and building services.
• Support the site's EHS compliance obligations.
• Reactive maintenance and breakdown response.

Skills

Fault finding on electrical systems

Fault finding on mechanical systems

Knowledge of hydraulic systems

Knowledge of pneumatic systems

Good IT experience with Microsoft Packages

Education

City & Guilds / HNC / ONC

Tools

Waterjet cutting systems

Forklift truck

MEWP

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Job Title: Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer (Mech Bias)

Job Reports To: Maintenance Manager

Department: Maintenance

Location: Coventry, UK

Hours: Shift Working

Vacancy Type: Permanent, full time and based on-site.

JOB SUMMARY

This is a great opportunity for a multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer (mechanically Bias) to broaden their skills and effectively manage a variety of maintenance responsibilities for a global armour technology manufacturer. You will be a valued member of the maintenance team responsible for the upkeep of the sites plant, equipment and buildings.

This role is based on-site at our Coventry Site 1 facility, CV6 5AQ.

If you are up for a challenge and want to work for a fast paced and unique business that designs, manufactures, and integrates advanced protective products, then this is may the role for you!

Do you want to know more? Visit our LinkedIn page to find out more about us!

SHIFT WORKING REQUIREMENTS

The role requires working three different shifts (Monday to Friday) that will rotate every week to cover the three timeframes below:

Mornings 0600-1400 and unpaid break 0930-1000

Afternoons 1400-2200 and unpaid break 1730-1800

Nights 2200-0600 and unpaid break 0130-0200

Please Note: This role will require occasional weekend work to meet production deadlines and business needs. We are looking for candidates who are flexible and able to adapt to these demands when necessary.

BENEFITS

Discretionary Half Year Bonuses

Holidays – 25 days + 8 Bank Holidays + Holiday Purchase Scheme

Two weeks paid leave for Reservists and Cadets to attend yearly training/camp

Paid leave for employees who are Cadet Force Adult Volunteers (CFAVs)

Pension – ER/EE – 4%/5% = 9% combined

MAIN DUTIES

The main responsibilities for the role will include:

• Service and maintain all plant, equipment and building services in line with the company’s preventative maintenance standards and procedures.
• Support the sites EHS compliance obligations
• Machine tool changes and modifications
• New equipment installation and modification
• Safety system installations and improvements
• Movement or re-organisation of production lines
• Installation of services to support the sites development.
• Assist with implementation of changes to manufacturing processes.
• Any other activities requiring practical engineering support in their implementation.
• Produce work instructions for specific job tasks.
• Reactive maintenance and breakdown response
• Contractor support

EXPERIENCE

• Time served multi skilled maintenance engineer (mechanically bias)
• Relevant experience in a fast-paced preventative maintenance environment
• Knowledge of waterjet cutting systems (advantage)
• Understanding of hydraulic, pneumatic systems and compression moulding
• Knowledge of steam sytems (advantage)
• Ability to fault find on electrical and mechanical systems.
• City & guilds / HNC / ONC (advantage)
• Forklift truck licence (advantage)
• Good IT experience with Microsoft Packages such as Word and Excel
• MEWP licence (advantage)

WHAT DO WE DO AT NP AEROSPACE?

NP Aerospace is a global leader in armour technology manufacturing and vehicle integration, delivering high-performance, lifesaving solutions for the defence and security industry.

Our mission is to improve and protect lives, and our vision is to be a leading provider of innovative solutions that solve our customers' complex challenges. Our values - Respect, Collaboration, Integrity, and Dedication form the bedrock of our culture.

Our extensive range of combat-proven body armour, from ballistic helmets, plates, and shields to bomb disposal suits, highlights some of the most advanced composite materials. With a team of R&D engineers working on next-generation solutions, we also excel in highly engineered vehicle systems and armour platforms used by some of the world’s largest defence organisations.

Founded in 1926, NP Aerospace has served the defence industry for over 40 years, evolving into an agile and diverse company. Our Business Development team is expanding both in the UK and North America.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: NP Aerospace is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, colour, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We are also fully committed to supporting the Defence Community and actively advertise roles on Defence specific platforms such as CTP, Force Families, Forces Employment Charity, and Veterans Job Board.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Manufacturing, Engineering, and Quality Assurance

• Industries

  Defense and Space Manufacturing, Manufacturing, and Engineering Services

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