Job title:
Maintenance Engineer – Trials & Commissioning
Location:
Scotstoun/Govan
Salary:
Up to £38,900 depending on skills and experience
What You'll Be Doing
* In –build and In-Service Maintenance of systems and equipment on Naval Ships. Equipment to include gas turbines, diesel generators, electrical switchboards, main propulsion shaftline, compressors, pumps, valves, control and instrumentation as well as platform management systems
* Utilise a variety of common and specialist test equipment to accurately test and record equipment readiness levels, complying with maintenance documentation, procedures, risk assessments and method statements
* Carry out fault diagnosis into defects and develop defect rectification solutions, individually and as a member of a team
* Evaluate technical issues in order to propose change to process or procedures
* Liaise with customers and/or suppliers in assigned areas on maintenance matters
* Understand the life cycle of equipment from design to disposal
* Understand and comply with relevant Risk Assessments and Safe Systems of Work
Essential
Your skills and experiences:
* Practical application of engineering principals within a Marine Systems Environment
* A recognised trades person (electrical, mechanical, electronic) from an operations environment
* Good people skills and ability to work alone or as part of a team and assist within a single-disciplined team and environment
* Basic problem solving and fault diagnosis in single discipline/moderately complex applications
Desirable
* Developing IT skills. The ability to use different engineering software packages and business toolsets
* Understanding of completion management toolset and processes
Benefits
You'll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You'll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.
The In Build Maintenance Team
The In Build Maintenance team conducts detailed and complex maintenance task instructions on a variety of equipment across multiple Type 26 Ships In Build in Scotstoun and Govan shipyards, and in external storage facilities. Working closely within a small team you will conduct maintenance as well as working with external organisations such as OEMs and specialist maintenance companies for complex equipment like Gas Turbines and Diesel Generators.
You will also take direction from other BAE stakeholders including Lead Engineers and Technical Authorities. The role is very hands on and you will be expected to be either on-ship every day or at one of the Programme's storage facilities.
Maintenance will be conducted on a range of ship equipment including pumps, valves, hotel systems, HVAC and fire fighting systems covering the full range of ship platform systems. The role is very diverse covering every ship currently in build as well as numerous external sites. Some day travel is expected as part of this role (no overnight stays).
Why BAE Systems?
This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.
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.
Closing Date:
1st October 2025. Interviews will take place w/c 20th October 2025
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.