Electrical Maintenance Engineer Vacancy details General information Entity Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets. Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking. Safran Electronics & Defense offers its customers onboard intelligence solutions allowing them to understand the environment, reduce mental load and guarantee a trajectory, even in critical situations, in all environments: on land, at sea, in the sky or space. The company harnesses the expertise of its 13,000 employees towards these three functions: observe, decide and guide, for the civil and military markets. Reference 2026-176713 Position description Domain Production Job field / Job profile General services - Facilities technical support Job title Electrical Maintenance Engineer Employment type Permanent Professional category Professional, Engineer & Manager Part time / Full time Full-time Job description Safran Wolverhampton manufactures advanced actuation systems for the aerospace industry, utilising a wide range of high-tech machinery, plant, and equipment. We are seeking a skilled Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join our multi-disciplinary maintenance team. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring maximum uptime of critical production equipment and site services through both reactive and planned maintenance activities. Shift: Permanent Nights - Monday to Thursday - Perform reactive repairs and planned maintenance on CNC equipment, including controls such as Fanuc, Siemens, Okuma, and Mitsubishi. - Maintain and repair hydraulic test systems, including control systems (Allen Bradley, Siemens, National Instruments) and associated instrumentation such as load cells, torque transducers, and pressure transducers. - Support maintenance of process equipment, including Heat Treatment and Plating facilities. - Interpret and work from electrical schematics and technical documentation. - Understand and work with pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical systems and drawings. - Conduct electrical fault finding, diagnosis, repairs, and modifications. - Support key facility and infrastructure systems. - Operate flexibly within a multi-skilled maintenance environment when required. - Apply safe, efficient, and effective maintenance practices to maximise equipment availability. - Liaise with external service providers and parts suppliers. - Contribute to Root Cause Analysis of breakdowns and identify continuous improvement opportunities. 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(benefits, specificities, etc.) - Competitive salary and annual bonus and pay review - 25 days' holiday bank holidays - Private medical insurance - Comprehensive health cash plan - Flexible working options - Pension (10% employer contribution) and life assurance - Early finish on Fridays - Professional development, ongoing training, mentoring - Onsite amenities: parking, restaurant, bicycle storage, showers - Family-friendly and accessible workplace policies Candidate skills & requirements - Strong working knowledge of CNC machinery. - Broad understanding of electrical, electronic, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems. - Experience with a range of industrial systems and maintenance practices. - Knowledge of relevant Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S) legislation. - Proven experience in a Maintenance and/or Service Engineer role. - Demonstrated problem-solving ability and fault-finding expertise. - Competence in the use of various measuring and diagnostic equipment. - Strong IT skills, including Microsoft applications and CMMS systems. - Effective communication skills for working with internal teams and external partners. Qualifications - ONC/HNC or City & Guilds in Electrical/Electronic Engineering. - Time-served apprenticeship qualified to NVQ Level 3. Personal Attributes - Self-motivated with a proactive approach. - Flexible and team-oriented mindset. - Calm under pressure and adaptable to change. - Strong communication skills. - Able to work independently using initiative. - Positive, customer-focused attitude. - Willingness to learn and develop new skills. - Flexibility to support additional hours in line with business needs. Additional Information From time to time, the successful candidate may be required to undertake duties outside of this job description. These will be within the individual's capabilities, and appropriate training will be provided where necessary. Position location Job location Europe, UK, England, West Midlands City (-ies) Stafford Road WV10 7EH Wolverhampton