Support Engineer (Maintenance & Design)

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Support Engineer (Maintenance & Design) £57,500 - £61,500 GBP Hybrid WORKING Location:
Manchester, North West - United Kingdom
Type:
Permanent
Role : Support Engineer (Maintenance & Design)
Salary:
£57,500 - £61,500 (flexible for exceptional candidates) Location:
Barrow-in-Furness 2/3 days per week. Benefits:
Competitive package including pension, annual leave, share incentives, and travel expenses
We are seeking one or two experienced Support Engineers to join a high-impact team working on a major UK defence programme. This is a long-term opportunity focused on the production phase of a next-generation assets, with a dedicated scope over the next three years.
Role Overview
As a Support Engineer, you will be responsible for verifying, assuring, and reviewing all maintenance and repair procedures for submarine systems-from nuclear reactor components to general propulsion and mechanical systems. You will also contribute to the creation and refinement of workshop manuals and guides used by naval operators.
This is a hands-on, technically demanding role requiring deep operational insight into submarine systems. You'll be part of a 20-person maintenance team within a larger 100-person engineering group, reporting directly to the Maintenance Manager.
Key Responsibilities
Analyse system designs and technical documentation to ensure accuracy and maintainability. Provide ex-operator insight into maintenance derivation and task analysis. Lead and mentor junior engineers. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to support maintenance design. Contribute to bids, proposals, and project planning activities. Candidate Profile
Essential:
Former Royal Navy experience, minimum rank of Petty Officer. Submarine operations and maintenance background. Strong understanding of submarine engine systems and their interactions. Ability to analyse complex engineering problems. Desirable:
Familiarity with ILS, MoD standards, and safety protocols. Systems engineering experience (training can be provided). Reference:
AMC/JWH/SEMD1
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Location:
Gillingham
Salary:
not provided
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Engineering;IT

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