Mechanical Engineer Lifts

JR United Kingdom; Chichester; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled technician to join their Test and Commissioning Team. This role involves conducting thorough examinations and maintenance of Marine Lifts and lifting appliances, ensuring compliance with safety standards. You will work with technical autonomy, providing mentorship to junior engineers while engaging with customers to address technical issues. The organization values diversity and offers flexible working arrangements, a competitive pension scheme, and additional benefits to support work-life balance. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to critical operations while advancing your career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive Pension Scheme

Enhanced Annual Leave

Company-contributed Share Incentive Plan

Flexible Working

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle2work

Employee Discounts

Annual Incentive Eligibility

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance and inspection of Marine Lift Systems.
• Qualified to NVQ levels 3 & 4 for inspection and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct examinations and maintenance of lifts and lifting appliances.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to less experienced engineers.

Skills

Marine Lifts Maintenance

Mechanical Systems Knowledge

Fault Diagnosis

Technical Autonomy

Mentorship

Education

NVQ Level 3

NVQ Level 4

Job description

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Location: Portsmouth. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Salary: Up to £44,300, commensurate with skills and experience.

What you’ll be doing:

• Conduct thorough examinations, maintenance, commissioning, and defect diagnosis of lifts, lifting appliances, and associated systems.
• Operate safe systems of work that comply with the company SHE procedures at all times.
• Apply your knowledge, skills, and experience to resolve issues and faults related to system operation and performance.
• Work with technical autonomy and provide advice and guidance to other technical staff.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to less experienced engineers.
• Engage with customers and authorities in writing, by telephone, or face-to-face to discuss technical issues and problems.
• Support the wider teams in their activities to maintain utilization and produce detailed technical reports.

Your skills and experiences:

• Experience in examinations, maintenance, commissioning, and defect diagnosis of Marine Lifts and lifting appliances.
• Technical knowledge and broad experience of Mechanical Systems, specifically lifting appliances and lifts, including maintenance, legislation, and inspection requirements.
• Demonstrable experience in maintenance and inspection of Marine Lift Systems, with a keen interest in technological updates.
• Ability to carry out scheduled maintenance, thorough examinations, fault diagnosis, and defect rectification.
• Qualified to NVQ levels 3 & 4 to support inspection and maintenance activities.

You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave, and a Company-contributed Share Incentive Plan. Additional benefits include flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work, and employee discounts. You may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Test and Commissioning Team:

Responsible for inspecting and maintaining lifts and lifting appliances on board Royal Navy vessels, ensuring work meets standards and is delivered efficiently and professionally.

The Flexible Working Statement:

Our evolving work approach offers flexibility with working hours, including accruing hours and flexible start and finish times, to help balance work and personal life.

Why BAE Systems?

Join us to make a difference in an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity and merit, and empowers you to reach your potential. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, especially those underrepresented in our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ individuals.

If you have a disability or health condition affecting your performance in assessments, please discuss potential reasonable adjustments with your recruiter.

Many roles are subject to security and export control restrictions based on nationality and residency history. All applicants must meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard, with some roles requiring higher security vetting, typically involving 5-10 years of continuous UK residency.

Closing Date: 6th May 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. Please apply early if interested.