Mechanical & Climatic Maintenance Engineer

Mbda Systems; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 44,500 - 60,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus

Pension up to 14%

Overtime available

Flexi leave

Flexible working

Enhanced parental leave

Subsidised meals

Free parking

Job summary

Mbda Systems in Henlow seeks a Maintenance Engineer to join the Mechanical and Climatic Test Department. You will maintain test equipment across the lab, including electrodynamic shakers, bearings, pumps and thermal chambers, working closely with a team of about 35 engineers.

The role requires practical maintenance experience of mechanical and electrical systems, with an emphasis on environmental tests. A dynamic, on-site environment with a growing department awaits you at Mbda Systems.

Qualifications

• Maintaining mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Awareness of Environmental Engineering tests and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain test equipment across the department, including electrodynamic shakers, bearings, pumps and thermal chambers.
• Collaborate with ~35 engineers in the Mechanical and Climatic Test Department to deliver hands-on experience and support facility expansion.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical maintenance

Environmental testing awareness

Hands-on problem solving

Tools

CREO

Thermal modelling

Electrodynamic shakers

Refrigeration systems

Hand tools & power tools

Job description

Henlow

Environmental Engineering & Facilities are looking for a Maintenance engineer to join our Mechanical and Climatic Test Department.

Salary: Circa £52,500 depending on experience

Dynamic (hybrid) working: 5 days per week on-site due to workload classification

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship

What we can offer you:

• Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
• Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
• Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave – enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments
• Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more

The opportunity:

You will work closely with our other Maintenance engineers to maintain all of our test equipment across the department. This will include electrodynamic shakers, bearings, pumps, thermal chambers and other systems.

EE&F is a dynamic and engaging function. We have a high on‑site presence due to the nature of our work. The Mechanical and Climatic Test Department is made of around 35 engaged and collaborative engineers. You will be a core part of this active team and get lots of hands‑on experience in our test lab. We are a growing department and in the next 12 months we will see our new facility, 4500 complete construction and commissioning. Now is a great time to join the department and be part of delivering new facilities and capability.

What we're looking for from you:

Essential

• Practical experience of maintaining mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Awareness of Environmental Engineering tests and equipment.

Desirable

• Experience with CREO or other CAD tools.
• Experience conducting thermal modelling.
• Experience maintaining electrodynamic shakers.
• Experience maintaining refrigeration systems.
• Experience with hand tools and power tools.

We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.