BAE Systems

Mechanical Technician

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Job Title\: Mechanical Technician

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

Referral Bonus\: £1,000

Grade\: 7

You’re expected to have completed 12 months in role prior to applying for an advertised vacancy and you should also discuss the internal opportunity with your line manager to ensure sustained business continuity and to further support your career development.

We know there may be exceptional individual circumstances that impact this, in the first instance please discuss this with your line manager.

If you don’t feel you can talk to your line manager, you can contact your HRBP.

PLEASE NOTE\: Should you be invited for interview; you acknowledge that the Recruitment team will contact you and your line manager regarding your application for this opportunity.

Job Description\:

As a maintenance technician, you will 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.

Core duties\:

  • 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

Essential Skills\:

  • 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

The Maintenance Team\:

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.

Why BAE Systems?

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.

A place where everyone can thrive\:

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.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people, who are BAE Systems employees and have been in their current role for 12 months or longer.

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\: 9th July 2026