Equipment Maintenance Specialist
// Role Summary
Join BAE Systems as an Equipment Maintenance Specialist at Portsdown Technology Park, where you'll maintain critical combat systems and ensure operational readiness. This role offers flexible working arrangements and a chance to contribute to shaping a safer future.
// Key Responsibilities
- Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on diverse combat systems equipment including RADARs and sensors.
- Conduct Permit to Work (PTW) operations for RadHaz, laser safety, and power distribution.
- Undertake installation and testing of various cabling types to high engineering standards.
- Ensure mandatory, statutory maintenance, and electrical safety testing are completed on time.
- Maintain up-to-date service records for all equipment and infrastructure.
- Flexible working arrangements available, discuss options with your recruiter.
// Role Specification
Equipment Maintenance Specialist
Join BAE Systems at the Maritime Integration & Support Centre (MISC) located at Portsdown Technology Park (PTP) as an Equipment Maintenance Specialist. You will play a vital role in ensuring the optimal performance and readiness of a wide range of multi-layered combat systems equipment. This position offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge defence technology within a supportive and dynamic environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Undertake preventative and corrective maintenance activities on combat systems equipment, including RADARs, sensors, electro-optical devices, associated ancillary equipment, and data cabinets.
- Ensure mandatory and statutory maintenance and electrical safety testing are planned and conducted in a timely manner to an extremely high engineering standard.
- Maintain comprehensive and up-to-date service records for all equipment and infrastructure.
- Be accountable for guiding and completing preventative maintenance, upholding safety, compliance, and engineering standards.
- Conduct Permit to Work (PTW) operations as an Authorised Person across RadHaz, laser safety, power distribution, and infrastructure.
- Undertake installation and testing of Ethernet, fiber optic, and mains electrical cabling in line with 18th Edition and IET BS:7671 standards, producing accurate certification.
- Be responsible for supporting infrastructure, such as electrical distribution systems within server rooms and equipment racks.
What We're Looking For:
- Proficient knowledge and practical experience in maintaining Naval Combat Systems Equipment.
- An HNC or HND in a relevant engineering, technology, or science discipline.
Why Join BAE Systems?
At BAE Systems, you'll be part of a global network dedicated to pioneering progress and protecting what matters most. We offer a career with purpose and limitless possibilities, including lifelong learning, meaningful work, and opportunities for growth. You'll be recognised for your contributions and benefit from rewards tailored to your needs, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, and a balanced lifestyle. We foster a supportive culture where everyone can thrive and belong, embracing sustainable ways of working.
Location: Portsdown Technology Park, on site
Salary: up to £50000 depending on skills and experience
Working Arrangements: We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.
Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions. Applicants must, as a minimum, achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting.