Maintenance Electrician

As a Maintenance Electrician, you will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of equipment in a varied and challenging role. With recent team growth and a strong focus on development, you'll benefit from ongoing training and genuine opportunities to build your skills and progress your career within the team. Core duties:

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance on production machinery, plant equipment and electrical systems
• Diagnose and rectify electrical faults using technical drawings, schematics and testing equipment
• Maintain and repair motors, drives, control panels, sensors & PLC-controlled equipment
• Support production teams by responding promptly to equipment breakdowns to minimise downtime and maintain operational performance
• Complete maintenance records, risk assessments and permit-to-work documentation in accordance with company procedures
• Ensure all work is carried out safely and in compliance with site Health, Safety and Environmental requirements, As a Maintenance Electrician within the Maintenance Organisation, you will be responsible for ensuring the availability, reliability and performance of plant and equipment, diagnosing and repairing faults whilst taking a pro-active approach to solving any general electrical problems that may occur.
Why BAE Systems? Here you'll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You'll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what's most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.


• Time-served Modern Electrical Apprenticeship with recognised engineering qualifications (NVQ Level 3)
• Proven experience maintaining industrial manufacturing or production equipment
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills on electrical control systems and machinery
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, wiring diagrams and technical documentation
• Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation, safe isolation procedures and permit-to-work systems
• Experience working independently and as part of a multi-skilled maintenance team
  
  Join BAE Systems and you'll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you'll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You'll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us.
From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there's no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you., 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.