Maintenance Engineer

BAE Systems; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in Sheffield is looking for a Maintenance Engineer to ensure the upkeep of production machines and equipment. The successful candidate will perform diagnostics, maintenance, and repairs, ensuring compliance with safety standards and legislation. Candidates should have a recognized engineering qualification and experience with CNC machines. This role offers competitive compensation, enhanced leave, and a comprehensive benefits package including a pension scheme and employee discounts.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave allowance

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform mechanical and electrical maintenance tasks.
• Knowledge of PUWER, ATEX, LOLER regulations is necessary.
• Experience in troubleshooting and repairing production machines.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for maintenance of production machines and equipment.
• Conduct diagnostics to identify faults and troubleshoot.
• Maintain records of maintenance tasks and inspections.

Skills

Relevant Engineering background

Ability to follow technical documentation

Understanding of fault finding on CNC machines

Experience with Lock out and Tag out procedures

Attention to detail

Education

Recognised qualification in mechanical, electrical or systems engineering (e.g. HNC)

Job description

Job Description - Maintenance Engineer (00131881)

Maintenance Engineer - 00131881

Job title: Maintenance Engineer

Location: Sheffield - onsite

Salary: £41,308+ depending on experience

What you’ll be doing:

• Responsible for the maintenance of a wide range of production machines & equipment across our UK sites covering both mechanical and electrical maintenance tasks
• Carry out basic diagnostics to identify faults and support trouble shooting
• Assist in repair activities following technical documentation and safety procedures
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance tasks, inspections and repairs
• Ensure all work complies with relevant safety, quality and operational standards
• Keep up to date with relevant regulations and legislation
• Report unresolved issues to technical specialists
• Assist in fault-finding and component replacement using technical manuals

Your skills and experiences:

• Relevant Engineering background with recognised qualification in mechanical, electrical or systems engineering (e.g. HNC)
• Ability to follow technical documentation and standard operating procedures
• Awareness of current legislative equipment requirements - PUWER, ATEX, LOLER, etc .
• Understanding / experience of fault finding / fix on CNC machines
• Experience of “Lock out and Tag out” of machines
• Attention to detail and commitment to safety

You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You’ll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The SHE and Facilities Team:

As part of BAE Systems Platforms and Services sector, Weapon Systems (UK) designs, develops, manufactures, and supports artillery systems, naval guns, and provides engineering capability to the wider BAE Systems business. Our global reach brings our customers a depth and breadth of expertise that meet critical needs in the air, on land, and at sea. Our mission strives for us to be our customer’s trusted and affordable weapons provider, delivering enhanced effects on target and complete mission solutions. We are looking for innovation, commitment, and drive to help define the future of Weapon Systems capabilities. You’ll be joining a dynamic and collaborative team of seven, combining a diverse mix of expertise across health, safety, and facilities management . It’s an open, forward-thinking environment where ideas are valued, and every voice contributes to driving continuous improvement across the organisation.

As part of a new team within a state-of-the-art facility, you’ll be working alongside experienced professionals who are passionate about sharing knowledge and supporting development. This is an exciting opportunity to make an impact, learn from the best, and grow your career within an organisation that genuinely invests in its people and champions professional growth.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc .) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments..

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role , to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 21st 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role . Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.