Training Equipment Maintenance Team Lead in Portsmouth

Reporting to the Chief Engineer, the TE Maintenance Team Lead will lead and coordinate a small, dedicated team of electrical and mechanical engineers responsible for minor defect repair of all training equipment. The role ensures compliance with company standards and contractual requirements. The position will be primarily located in the South East (Portsmouth) area with the occasional requirement to travel to the South West (Plymouth) & North (Scotland).

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead a small mechanical and electrical defect rectification/maintenance team.
• Diagnose basic defect and maintenance requirements and implement a rectification plan, including identifying when contractors are required.
• Understand operational requirements of assigned plant and equipment.
• Ensure maintenance standards meet statutory regulations and customer standards.
• Maintain a good knowledge of the operational state of all applicable Training Equipment.
• Ensure the team remain current in all required qualifications.
• Collaborate with contractors to ensure maximum operability of training equipment.
• Coordinate with the Authority to plan downtime for machinery repairs, minimising disruption to training output.
• Champion and foster a culture of Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) compliance and continuous improvement.
• Undertake any other duties required to complete the Training Equipment Service.

Qualifications

• Recognised Mechanical or Electrical Engineering Qualification.
• IOSH Managing Safely certificate.
• Experience and a good working knowledge of MS Office applications.
• Experience in using Computer based maintenance management systems.
• Experience in fault finding and reporting in an engineering environment.
• Eligible to work in the UK and must possess (or be able to obtain) SC level security clearance.

Desirable

• Building & Leading small teams.
• Good customer relation skills.
• Energy, drive, and enthusiasm for continuous improvement.
• Solutions-focused and collaborative in problem-solving.
• Experience of applying engineering/electrical principles practically in a military technical environment.

At Raytheon UK, we take immense pride in being a leader in defence and aerospace technology. As an employer, we are dedicated to fuelling innovation, nurturing talent, and fostering a culture of excellence. Joining our team means being part of an organisation that shapes the future of national security whilst investing in your growth and personal development. We provide a collaborative environment, abundant opportunities for professional development, and a profound sense of purpose in what we do.

We are building a community committed to safeguarding a safer and more connected world. Raytheon UK is a landed company and part of the wider RTX organisation. Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, USA, but with over 180,000 employees globally across every continent, RTX provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide and comprises three industry-leading businesses - Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon.

Supporting over 35,000 jobs across 13 UK sites, RTX is helping to drive prosperity. Each year our work contributes over £2.7bn to the UK economy and offers a wealth of opportunities to 4,000 suppliers across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salaries.
• 25 days holiday + statutory public holidays, plus opportunity to buy and sell up to 5 days (37hr).
• Contributory Pension Scheme.
• 6 times salary Life Assurance with pension.
• Flexible Benefits scheme with extensive salary sacrifice schemes, including Health Cashplan, Dental, and Cycle to Work amongst others.
• Enhanced sick pay.
• Enhanced family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity & shared parental leave.
• Car or car allowance (dependant on grade/role).
• Private Medical Insurance (dependant on grade).

Work Culture

• 37hr working week, although hours may vary depending on role, job requirement or site-specific arrangements.
• Early 1.30pm finish Friday, start your weekend early.
• Remote, hybrid and site based working opportunities, dependant on your needs and the requirements of the role.
• A grownup flexible working culture that is output, not time spent at desk, focussed.
• More formal flexible working arrangements can also be requested and assessed subject to the role.
• Up to 5 paid days volunteering each year.