Training Equipment Maintenance Manager

Raytheon Systems; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence technology company in Portsmouth seeks a Training Equipment Maintenance Manager to oversee maintenance and training for a team of 12 technicians. Ideal candidates will have experience in safety equipment maintenance and compliance with pressure systems. The role offers a competitive salary, flexible working options, and a collaborative work culture that supports professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

25 days holiday + statutory public holidays

Contributory Pension Scheme

Enhanced sick pay

Private Medical Insurance

Car / Car allowance

Flexible working culture

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality maintenance and training.
• Manage a team of 12 technicians.
• Ensure health, safety & environmental compliance.
• Manage delivery of planned and corrective maintenance.
• Liaise with training teams to resolve equipment issues.
• Ensure maintainers remain current & competent.
• Manage compliance of HP air systems.
• Coordinate with contractors for maintenance.
• Lead a technical maintenance and instructional team.

Skills

Experience of maintaining Safety to Life Equipment

Mechanical & Electrical practices in a Marine and/or military environment

Managing Compliance to Pressure Systems & Air purity regulations

Using Maintenance Management systems

Writing/reviewing Risk Assessments

Qualified to HNC or equivalent in Engineering discipline

IOSH Managing Safety

Education

HNC or equivalent in a suitable Engineering discipline

Job description

Overview

Date Posted: 2025-09-08

Country: United Kingdom

Location: GBRPOR111: Defence Diving School, West Bund Road, Portsmouth, Cosham, Hampshire, PO6 4TT

Position Role Type: Unspecified

Training Equipment Maintenance Manager
Defence Diving School, Portsmouth
SC required
Permanent, Fulltime 37 hrs

Raytheon UK: At Raytheon UK, we take immense pride in being a leader in defence and aerospace technology. As an employer, we are dedicated to fuelling innovation, nurturing talent, and fostering a culture of excellence.

Joining our team means being part of an organisation that shapes the future of national security whilst investing in your growth and personal development. We provide a collaborative environment, abundant opportunities for professional development, and a profound sense of purpose in what we do. Together, we are not just advancing technology; we\u2019re building a community committed to safeguarding a safer and more connected world.

Through advanced technology and our people\u2019s expertise, our Training Transformation Services is modernising what\u2019s possible in the training and preparation of our armed forces. With a real blended approach to learning and using the latest innovative systems and technology, we ensure our service men and women really are prepared for any situation.

Role purpose

To deliver high quality maintenance and maintenance training in accordance with the latest standards. Responsible for all first line management tasks and duties for a team of 12 technicians.

Skills and Experience

• Experience of maintaining Safety to Life Equipment
• Experience of Mechanical & Electrical practices in a Marine and/or military environment
• Experience of managing Compliance to Pressure Systems & Air purity regulations/standards
• Experience of using Maintenance Management systems
• Experience of writing/reviewing Risk Assessments
• Qualified to HNC or equivalent in a suitable Engineering discipline
• IOSH Managing Safety

Desirable

• Experience of managing a department/small team
• Approved Person: Pressure Systems
• NEBOSH Certificate

Responsibilities

• To ensure Company health, safety & environmental procedures are implemented and complied with at all times for all employees under your direction
• To manage the delivery of all planned and corrective maintenance of equipment within your remit
• Work with contracted planners to ensure sufficient equipment is available to meet the training program
• Liaise with the RN/Army training teams to resolve any equipment related issues that may impact Training Delivery
• Ensure all maintainers & instructors remain current & competent to maintain the equipment within their remit & deliver instruction as required
• Manage compliance of HP Air systems (periodic inspections, pressure vessel/relief valve testing and air purity testing) in accordance with latest instructions
• Act as the Approved Person for all HP air systems within DDS
• Manage compliance of electrical testing requirements (PAT, annual testing of generators etc)
• Coordinate all with all contractors before and whilst carrying maintenance on equipment within your remit
• Ensure all Publications are up to date
• Ensure all S2022A, Safety notices etc are distributed
• Lead a technical maintenance and instructional team to ensure equipment is maintained against up-to-date standard maintenance procedures and seek continuous improvement with the regulations in line with Company methodology
• To carry out any other appropriate task as required by your management

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• 25 days holiday + statutory public holidays, plus opportunity to buy and sell up to 5 days (37hr)
• Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 10.5% company contribution)
• 6 times salary 'Life Assurance' with pension
• Flexible Benefits scheme with extensive salary sacrifice schemes, including Health Cashplan, Dental, and Cycle to Work amongst others
• Enhanced sick pay
• Enhanced family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity & shared parental leave
• Car / Car allowance (dependant on grade/ role)
• Private Medical Insurance (dependant on grade)

Work Culture

• 37hr working week, although hours may vary depending on role, job requirement or site-specific arrangements
• Early 1.30pm finish Friday, start your weekend early
• Remote, hybrid and site based working opportunities, dependant on your needs and the requirements of the role
• A grownup flexible working culture that is output, not time spent at desk, focussed. More formal flexible working arrangements can also be requested and assessed subject to the role
• Up to 5 paid days volunteering each year

RTX

Raytheon UK is a landed company and part of the wider RTX organisation. Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, USA, but with over 180,000 employees globally across every continent, RTX provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide and comprises three industry-leading businesses - Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon.

Supporting over 35,000 jobs across 13 UK sites, RTX is helping to drive prosperity. Each year our work contributes over £2.7bn to the UK economy and offers a wealth of opportunities to 4,000 suppliers across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. We\u2019re investing in all corners of the country, supporting 29,040 jobs in England, 3,040 in Northern Ireland, 1,900 in Scotland and 1,600 in Wales.

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