Equipment Maintenance Specialist

Job Description

Job Title: Equipment Maintenance Specialist

Location: Portsdown Technology Park, on site

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

Salary: up to £50000 depending on skills and experience

Who we are:

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.

Job Description:

Your role of Combat System Equipment Maintainer at the Maritime Integration & Support Centre (MISC) at Portsdown Technology Park (PTP) undertakes preventative and corrective maintenance activities on a wide variety of multi-layered combat systems equipment including RADAR’s, sensors, electro-optical devices, associated ancillary equipment and data cabinets. Ensuring mandatory and statutory maintenance and electrical safety testing is planned and conducted in a timely manner, to an extremely high engineering standard whilst also keeping the service records up to date. The supporting infrastructure such as electrical distribution systems within server rooms and equipment racks form part of the plethora of equipment and services the Combat System Equipment Maintainer holds responsibility for.

Core duties:

• Accountable for guiding and completing preventative maintenance on Combat System Equipment, ensuring safety, compliance, and engineering standards are upheld — you will take care of and keep systems performing at their best.
• Conduct Permit to Work (PTW) operations as an Authorised Person across RadHaz, laser safety, power distribution, and infrastructure — you will support safely and ensure full compliance.
• Undertake installation and testing of Ethernet, fiber optic, and mains electrical cabling in line with 18th Edition and IET BS:7671 — you will deliver high-quality work and produce accurate certification

Essential Skills:

• You will bring proficient knowledge and practical experience in maintaining Naval Combat Systems Equipment, applying your experience to keep critical systems operating reliably and efficiently.
• You will hold City & Guilds 2391 and 18th Edition (BS:7671) qualifications, using your electrical installation experience to deliver precise and compliant work.
• You will have an HNC or HND in a relevant engineering, technology, or science discipline, using your academic foundation to support high-quality engineering outcomes

The MISC FM (Facilities Management) Team:

Join the Facilities team at a unique, Type 45-shaped specialist site on Portsdown Hill, supporting Royal Navy systems and future technologies. You will work with advanced infrastructure in a dynamic environment, enjoying modern amenities, a gym, and stunning views across Hampshire.

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.

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: 28th April 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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