At a Glance
- Tasks: Repair and maintain cutting-edge manufacturing equipment while leading problem-solving initiatives.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking engineering firm in Livingston with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salaries, generous holiday, and flexible working options.
- Other info: Be part of a supportive team with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in manufacturing while developing your engineering skills.
- Qualifications: HND in engineering and 5 years of relevant experience required.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
- Equipment Engineer – Livingston, West Lothian
- Type: Onsite, Permanent, Full Time (37 hours per week)
Security Clearance Requirements: Baseline. Must be eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship.
Responsibilities
- Repair, maintenance and calibration/verification of equipment within the manufacturing areas
- Experience of environmental test chambers
- Active participation in cell layout design, installation and compliance
- Take a lead role in equipment engineering problem solving, demonstrating a proactive and continuous improvement approach to maximise availability, predictability and performance of manufacturing systems
- Analysis and improvement of manufacturing processes and operating efficiencies
- Provide technical leadership and guidance to other engineers and technicians
- Assist in the department training and development plans, and provide cross training for engineers and technicians
- Demonstrate good communication skills and accurately document work undertaken to provide traceability and history of work
- Participate in the planning, installation, commissioning and qualification of new equipment
- Conform and supervise conformance to all company/statutory safety regulations and practices
- Be flexible with respect to shift rotation and overtime to support the needs of manufacturing
- Must be production oriented, comfortable with changing circumstances and able to cope with a demanding workload
- Support 24*7 call‑out rota
Qualifications
- HND in a related engineering discipline with at least five years experience in equipment engineering
- Demonstrate accountability for equipment/process performance
- Good communicator with effective communication skills
- Technical knowledge of relevant equipment and processes
- Ability to plan and prioritise work using a Maintenance Management System
- Flexibility to work shifts if required
- Team player, able to work unsupervised or as a team member
- Customer focused with a “Can do attitude”
Benefits
- Competitive salaries
- 25 days holiday plus statutory public holidays, with the opportunity to buy and sell up to 5 days (37hr)
- Contributory pension scheme (up to 10.5% company contribution)
- Company bonus scheme (discretionary); 6 times salary life assurance with pension
- Flexible benefits scheme with extensive salary sacrifice schemes, including Health Cashplan, Dental, and Cycle to Work
- Enhanced sick pay
- Enhanced family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity and shared parental leave
- 37 hour working week (hours may vary depending on role, job requirement or site‑specific arrangements)
- Remote, hybrid and site‑based working opportunities depending on your needs
- Permanent UK resident required and successful completion of a baseline (BPSS) security and background check
- Equal Employment Opportunity
RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment.
All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Equipment Engineer in Livingston employer: Prattwhitney
Prattwhitney in Fareham is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration. With a strong focus on employee growth, the company provides ample opportunities for advancement within the defence sector, alongside a competitive benefits package that supports work-life balance and professional development. Joining Prattwhitney means being part of a dedicated team committed to delivering excellence in military training programmes while building lasting relationships with customers.
