Mechanical Engineer Lifts

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to maintaining and inspecting lifts on Royal Navy vessels. This role offers the chance to work with cutting-edge technology in a flexible environment that values diversity and inclusion. You'll conduct thorough examinations and maintenance while providing mentorship to less experienced engineers. With a competitive salary and benefits, including a pension scheme and employee discounts, this position allows you to make a real difference in a supportive team. Embrace the opportunity to grow your career in a place that empowers you to fulfill your potential.

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 with Marine Lifts and lifting appliances maintenance and inspection.
• Technical knowledge of lifting appliances, including legislation and inspection.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Marine Lifts Maintenance

Mechanical Systems Knowledge

Fault Diagnosis

Inspection Requirements

Technical Guidance

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 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 of Mechanical Systems, especially lifting appliances and lifts, including maintenance, legislation, and inspection requirements.
• Demonstrable experience with maintenance and inspection of Marine Lift Systems and a keen interest in technological updates.
• Ability to carry out scheduled maintenance, thorough 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 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 working 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?

This is a place to make a real difference. We foster an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity and merit, and empowers you to fulfill your potential. We welcome 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.

Please note many roles are subject to security and export control restrictions based on nationality and residency history. All applicants must meet at least the Baseline Personnel Security Standard, with many roles requiring higher security vetting levels.

Closing Date: 6th May 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. We encourage early application.