Mechanical Engineer Lifts

JR United Kingdom; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled technician to join their Test and Commissioning Team. In this dynamic role, you will conduct thorough examinations and maintenance of Marine Lifts and lifting appliances, ensuring compliance with safety procedures. You'll leverage your technical knowledge to diagnose faults and mentor less experienced engineers. This position offers a flexible working environment and a chance to be part of a diverse and inclusive culture that values your contributions. If you're passionate about engineering and looking to make a real impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave allowance

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.
• Technical knowledge of lifting appliances and relevant legislation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct examinations and maintenance of lifts and associated systems.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers.

Skills

Marine Lifts Maintenance

Mechanical Systems Knowledge

Fault Diagnosis

Inspection and Maintenance

Technical Autonomy

Education

NVQ level 3

NVQ level 4

Job description

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 in order to resolve issues and faults associated with 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 utilisation and produce technical detailed reports.

Your skills and experiences:

• Thorough 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, their maintenance, relevant legislation, and inspection requirements.
• Demonstrable experience of maintenance and inspection of Marine Lift Systems and a keenness to keep abreast of technological initiatives and updates.
• Able to carry out scheduled maintenance, thorough examinations, setting to work, 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 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 Test and Commissioning Team:

Responsible for the inspection and maintenance of lifts and lifting appliances on board Royal Navy Queen Elizabeth Class (QEC) Aircraft Carriers, Type 45 (T45) Destroyers, Type 23 (T23) Frigates, HUNT class and any contracted tasking, ensuring work is to agreed standards and delivered in the most economical, logical and professional way.

The Flexible Working Statement:

As the world has evolved, so has the way we work. Our working approach will enable you to have flexibility with your working hours, depending on your role and location. This could include accruing hours as well as flexibility around start and finish times, ensuring you can balance life at work, on site and life at home.

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, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals.

We also 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 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: 6th May 2025.

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.