Multi-Skilled Maintenance Technician – Hands-On & Impactful

Safran S.A.; Fareham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Safran Helicopter Engines Fareham is seeking a proactive General Maintenance Technician to join our Facilities & Maintenance team. This hands-on role keeps production equipment, buildings, and site infrastructure safe, compliant, and fully operational.

You will perform routine inspections, react to maintenance issues, support planned preventative maintenance, and coordinate contractor activities while working with skilled colleagues across the site.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance engineering in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Multi-skilled maintenance knowledge with exposure to mechanical and electrical systems.
• Proactive, with strong problem-solving skills and ownership of maintenance activities.

Responsibilities

• Carry out daily inspections and basic maintenance on production machinery and site equipment.
• Support planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across the site.
• Respond to reactive maintenance requests and carry out repairs where needed.
• Perform general building maintenance, including repairs to doors, walls, floors, fixtures, fittings, and basic plumbing.
• Assist with maintenance of air handling, ventilation, and compressed air systems.
• Monitor site conditions and identify maintenance issues before they become risks.
• Support contractor management activities, including permits to work, RAMS reviews, inductions, and PPE compliance.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical maintenance

Multi-skilled

Problem solving

Education

NVQ / Apprenticeship in maintenance

Job description

Safran Helicopter Engines Fareham is seeking a proactive General Maintenance Technician to join our Facilities & Maintenance team. This hands-on role keeps production equipment, buildings, and site infrastructure safe, compliant, and fully operational.

You will perform routine inspections, react to maintenance issues, support planned preventative maintenance, and coordinate contractor activities while working with skilled colleagues across the site.