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Mechanical Technician

On-site in Gwent-Glascoed·Added 3 days ago (last checked 9 Oct)

BAE Systems

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Overview

Job details

  • Up to £40,677 a year

    Gross, as stated in the ad.

    About £2,730 a month after tax.

Requirements

  • Work on-site in Gwent-Glascoed

    No relocation package mentioned.

Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • You will be a Time Served Apprenticeship via an approved body or organisation
  • You will hold ONC and/or HNC (or equivalent qualification) in a mechanical topic
  • You will have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of mechanical systems, including permits and isolation procedures

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Salary: Up to £40,677 dependent on experience

The role

Job Title: Mechanical Technician

As a maintenance technician, you will ensure ensure the safe and reliable operation of all assets and infrastructure across site. This includes Delivering planned maintenance against Reliability Centred Maintenance and Statutory Requirements, supporting Continuous Improvements projects and breakdown repairs.

What you'll do

  • You will follow Safety, Health and Environmental (SHE) guidelines within the Engineering Services department in accordance with Site Policies and Procedures
  • You will provide proactive and technical resource to solve plant, equipment, and control system faults
  • You will ensure the sites mechanical infrastructure, plant and equipment is maintained to a high standard
  • You will interact with the computerised maintenance management system to ensure maintenance work queues are managed effectively and your customer is updated appropriately

How you'll work

Location: Glascoed - Onsite with shift patterns

We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Hiring process

It varies by role and country, but typically could include an online application, assessments, interviews and sometimes an assessment centre

  • Some roles may need travel for interviews or assessments; reasonable travel costs are reimbursed where relevant.

About BAE Systems

Industry
Aerospace and defence

In their own words

About the company & 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.

Maintenance is a highly experienced multi-disciplined team, working on a wide range of mechanical/electrical services, utility and production. Effective communication with all stakeholders at a site level is key to ensuring an efficient operation.

Additional information

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.

We're committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

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: 22nd October 2026

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.

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