Maintenance Supervisor

BAE Systems; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence company in Scotland is looking for a Maintenance Supervisor to oversee maintenance in CNC machining and electronics. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning maintenance activities, reducing downtime, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Strong leadership skills in a manufacturing or defence environment are required, along with a relevant trade or engineering qualification. This role offers opportunities for professional development and a flexible work schedule.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Competitive employee benefits

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Extensive maintenance leadership experience in manufacturing or defence.
• Proficient in CNC machining and precision electronics.
• Thorough understanding of AS9100, ISO 14001, ITAR compliance.
• Skilled in maintenance planning and data management using CMMS/ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Plan and supervise daily maintenance across CNC machining and precision electronics.
• Coordinate OEMs and service providers to maintain equipment performance.
• Lead maintenance plans and ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and reliability investigations.
• Mentor technicians and collaborate with production and engineering teams.

Skills

Maintenance leadership experience

Hands-on knowledge of CNC machining

OEM coordination

Knowledge of quality standards (AS9100, ISO 14001)

Trade or Engineering qualification (Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics)

Education

Trade or Engineering qualification

Tools

Oracle (CMMS/ERP systems)

Job description

At BAE Systems Australia

• Do interesting work that MATTERS
• ENJOY what you do
• GROW your career
• Be YOU

We work in a thriving sector – one that puts us at the forefront of exciting and meaningful work. Every day we push boundaries to produce some of the world's most innovative and ground breaking technology. Individually we all contribute to our success. Collectively we make the impossible possible.

Recognised for delivering projects of global and national significance that help keep Australia safe, it is our shared passion that shapes our culture, and our people that make it a great place to work.

About the OPPORTUNITY

We have an exciting permanent opportunity for a Maintenance Supervisor to join our advanced manufacturing team based at Edinburgh Parks SA.

You will be responsible for planning and supervising maintenance across CNC machining and electronics, reducing downtime through preventative and corrective work, coordinating service providers, and ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards. You'll manage CMMS data, lead reliability improvements, mentor technicians, and work closely with production and engineering to keep equipment performing at its best.

Key responsibilities include :

• Plan and supervise daily maintenance across CNC machining and precision electronics.
• Minimise downtime through safe, effective preventative and corrective maintenance.
• Coordinate OEMs and service providers to maintain and improve equipment performance.
• Lead maintenance plans, schedules, and CMMS data accuracy (e.g., Oracle).
• Ensure compliance with AS9100, ISO 14001, ITAR, and internal standards.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, reliability investigations, and root cause analysis.
• Mentor and guide technicians, fostering collaboration with production and engineering teams.

About YOU

• Maintenance leadership experience in manufacturing or defence, with proven team mentoring skills.
• Hands-on knowledge of CNC machining centres, precision electronics, and support systems.
• Skilled in OEM coordination, maintenance planning, and CMMS / ERP systems (Oracle or similar).
• Understanding of AS9100, ISO 14001, ITAR compliance, and continuous improvement practices (TPM, Lean).
• Trade or Engineering qualification in Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronics (essential) leadership diploma (desirable).
• Defence security clearance or eligibility to obtain.

We embrace flexible work arrangements at BAE Systems Australia, such as working a 9-day fortnight.

We believe in hiring for potential, we know that some candidates hesitate if they don't tick all the boxes. If this role interests you, but you don't meet all the criteria, we still encourage you to apply.

About US

You will be joining a workplace that truly cares about your wellbeing.

Our people are diverse and we value the variety of perspectives this brings, we know that a culture that is inclusive and fosters a sense of belonging is a place we can all make the most of our unique talents and be our best.

As Australia's largest defence company in a rapidly growing sector, you will be connected into a global team and encouraged to explore where your career might take you whether that is a traditional career path or squiggly one, there are infinite possibilities for you at BAE Systems Australia.

BAE Systems recognises the sacrifices of those who have served our Nation and their families. We support our veteran community through our internal veteran network (VetNet Australia) and strong charitable partnerships, internal offerings including reserve service leave, a Veteran Mentoring Program and other exclusive offerings available through our strategic partners.

We welcome applicants from all people regardless of sex, gender identity, race, ethnicity, disability, pregnancy, age, or other lived experience; and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all positions.

We are proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK180.

Awarded the 2024 Quarter 1 Benchmarcx Triple R- Excellence In Candidate Experience Certification. As a member of the Circle Back Initiative we commit to respond to every applicant.

To learn more about our competitive employee benefits, flexibility, other employment opportunities and what to expect from our recruitment process please visit : www.baesystemscareers.com.au

Clearances

As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and either possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain appropriate clearances. Further information regarding security clearances.

International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role. Please visit this webpage for more information.