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
Salary: £40,677
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:
As a Mechanical Technician, you will be providing support to the maintenance team on calibration, measurement and machining for the production areas, infrastructure and utilities as required. You will support with both planned and reactive maintenance working with other technicians (Mechanical and Electrical) as well as supporting engineering.
Core duties:
- Carry out planned and reactive maintenance activities for the site, and providing feedback and reports for tasks completed
- Ensure that all relevant documentation is maintained correctly
- Carry out all tasks in accordance with SHE policies, with applicable safe system of work in place
- Take part in Continuous Improvement activities
- Participate in Energy reduction campaigns as required
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Essential Skills:
- Be a Time Served Apprentice in a Mechanical Discipline via an approved body or organisation
- Have an excellent understanding of engineering drawings
- Have demonstrable experience in the use of measurement and calibration equipment, including Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs), shadowgraphs, Vickers hardness testers, metroscopes, and torque testing equipment
- Highly skilled in operating a range of machine shop equipment, including CNC lathes, CNC milling machines, grinding equipment, and Hydrobore machinery
- Have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of safety systems, risk assessments and permit systems
- Be computer literate
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. This role will provide you with the opportunity to develop a key specialism in a niche sector. You will be trained on new tools and techniques in the way you work with a real focus on continuous improvement and reduction of energy consumption.
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.
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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: 9th September 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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