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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 Electrical Maintenance Engineer Wolverhampton £44,020 per annum 26.5% shift allowance (£55,685) Permanent Nights - Monday to Thursday Up to 12 hours overtime available. Skills: NVQ Level 3 & ONC/HNC Electronic or Electrical Engineering, Facilities, Mechanical systems and drawings, Service engineering, Measuring equipment Safran - Here, we craft excellence together. At Safran, excellence is a journey - and we'd love you to be a part of it. As a trusted global leader in aerospace, defence, and space, we are proud to be a company where diversity, innovation, and opportunity come together to shape a sustainable future where we can all succeed together through a shared vision About Safran Actuation Systems UK Safran Actuation Systems UK is a world-class centre for the design, manufacture and support of actuation and flight-control solutions used across commercial, military and rotary platforms. With major sites in Wolverhampton and Banbury, our teams play a critical role in delivering innovative, reliable and safe systems that keep aircraft performing at their best. Our UK Actuation business brings together engineering excellence, advanced manufacturing capability and a proud heritage within the aerospace sector. Whether supporting major global programmes or developing the next generation of actuation technologies, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As part of Safran's global network, joining Safran Actuation Systems UK means becoming part of a highly skilled, collaborative and forward-thinking team with opportunities to grow, innovate and make a meaningful impact in the future of aerospace. We are looking for passionate individuals to join our Maintenance team as an Electrical Maintenance Engineer at our Wolverhampton site. Your Role You will play a key role in ensuring maximum uptime of critical production equipment and site services through both reactive and planned maintenance activities for a global leader in aerospace actuation systems. You will conduct electrical fault-finding, diagnosis, repairs, and modifications to high-tech machinery and equipment. Maintain and repair hydraulic test systems, including control systems and associated instrumentation such as load cells or torque transducers. Perform reactive repairs and planned maintenance on CNC equipment. 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. But what else? (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 - Professional development, ongoing training, mentoring - Onsite amenities: parking, restaurant, bicycle storage, showers - Family-friendly and accessible workplace policies At Safran, we understand that diversity and inclusion make teams stronger and more effective, and as an organisation, we are committed to fair and equitable employment practices for everyone. We also know that some candidates may be put off applying for jobs where they don't meet 100% of the criteria outlined in the advert, however, we encourage anybody to apply if you can demonstrate a variety of skills and experience relevant to the requirements of this role. Please let us know if you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the application or hiring process that may better facilitate your participation. Candidate skills & requirements What You'll Bring Essential Strong working knowledge of CNC machinery. Electrical or Electronic Engineering qualifed to NVQ Level 3 or equivalent. Understand and work with pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical systems and drawings. Proven experience in a Maintenance or Service Engineer role. Knowledge of relevant Environmental, Health & Safety legislation. Desirable Experience with a range of industrial systems and maintenance practices. Position location Job location Europe, UK, England, West Midlands City (-ies) Stafford Road WV10 7EH Wolverhampton
