Maintenance Operator

Job Overview

We are seeking a Multi Skilled Maintenance Operator to join our Calibration & Maintenance Team, to service equipment. This will involve working on Process and Plant equipment, Nitrogen Systems, Environmental Chambers, high- and low-pressure systems and ESD Protective areas and equipment. The work is extremely varied, interesting and challenging.

• Work in a multi-discipline team to support the Operations team.
• Ensure that both factory and proprietary test and measuring equipment is maintained in line with current procedures.
• Carry out repair tasks in accordance with departmental processes and procedures.
• Generate clear and comprehensive maintenance records for traceability purposes.
• Maintain and repair plant and process equipment.
• Follow manufacturer's instructions on preventative and routine maintenance requirements.
• Adopt a proactive attitude to daily tasking and be able to deal with multiple issues, tasks and priorities concurrently.
• Demonstrate knowledge of defect investigations and fault diagnosis.
• Show a good attitude to quality and safety.

• Electrical Engineering / Manufacturing Apprenticeship (Advanced Level or L3 Standard) or equivalent Level 3 academic qualification.
• Level 3 vocational qualification (NVQ) – not required if you have achieved a L3 apprenticeship standard.
• Experience with vacuum systems, temperature cycling systems and dew–point testing – an advantage.
• Good understanding of SAP – desirable.
• Familiarity with 18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations and IET Code of Practice for In–Service inspection & Testing of Electrical Equipment – desirable.
• Experience operating low- and high-pressure air processing and test facilities (including bottled gas systems) – beneficial.
• Experience with Environmental Chambers – advantage.
• Experience in an electronics manufacturing environment – advantage.

MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of our role in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

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Salary:
Circa £42,500 depending on experience. Dynamic (hybrid) working: 5 days per week on‑site due to workload classification. Security Clearance:
British Citizen.

• Company bonus:
  Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year).
• Bonus of up to 21% of base salary.
• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%.
• Opportunity for paid overtime.
• Flexi Leave:
  Up to 15 additional days.
• Flexible working:
  We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements.
• Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave – enhancements available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments.
• Facilities:
  Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more.