Mechanical Engineer Lifts

JR United Kingdom; Gosport; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking skilled engineers to join their Test and Commissioning Team, responsible for maintaining lifts and lifting appliances on Royal Navy vessels. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology while ensuring compliance with safety standards. With a focus on mentorship and technical guidance, you will play a crucial role in supporting less experienced engineers. The company promotes a flexible working environment, ensuring a healthy work-life balance, and values diversity and inclusion. Join a team where your skills will make a real difference and be rewarded with competitive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave

Company-contributed Share Incentive Plan

Flexible working

Employee assistance program

Cycle2work

Employee discounts

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance and inspection of Marine Lift Systems.
• Ability to carry out scheduled maintenance and fault diagnosis.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Examinations of Marine Lifts

Maintenance of Lifting Appliances

Fault Diagnosis

Technical Knowledge of Mechanical Systems

NVQ Level 3 & 4 Qualifications

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 on 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 the operation and performance of systems.
• 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, especially 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, examinations, fault diagnosis, and defect rectification.
• Qualified to NVQ level 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 program, 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 flexible working approach allows you to have flexibility with your hours depending on your role and location, including accruing hours and adjusting start and finish times to balance work and personal life.

Why BAE Systems?

Join us to make a real difference in an inclusive culture that values diversity, integrity, and merit. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also accommodate applicants with disabilities or health conditions by discussing reasonable adjustments during recruitment.

Note that many roles are subject to security and export control restrictions, which may limit eligibility based on nationality or residency history. All applicants must meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard, with some roles requiring higher security vetting, typically involving 5 to 10 years of 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.