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Calibration and Maintenance Engineer - Graduate Programme 2027

Clearance Level
BPSS
Salary Range
£31,900
Employment Type
FULL TIME
Work Style
onsite

// Role Summary

Embark on a 2-year graduate programme in Calibration & Maintenance Engineering, gaining hands-on experience and developing critical skills to support vital defence equipment.

// Key Responsibilities

  • Develop skills in fault finding, equipment calibration, and process improvements.
  • Gain experience through rotational placements in areas like electronic, mechanical, and maintenance engineering.
  • Collaborate with diverse engineering teams and other key functions.
  • Benefit from a structured graduate programme with annual salary reviews and a joining bonus.
  • Work on critical equipment used in product manufacture and testing.

// Role Specification

Graduate Programme: Calibration & Maintenance Engineer (Starting September 2027)

Join our Calibration & Maintenance (C&M) Department, a crucial part of our operations directorate, responsible for supporting all equipment used in product manufacture and testing. This 2-year rotational graduate programme offers an unparalleled opportunity to develop a diverse set of engineering skills.

What you will do:

Daily activities for a C&M Engineer vary, involving hands-on work with equipment on the shop floor and in the lab, as well as office-based tasks including technical documentation and drawing management. As a Graduate, you will develop expertise in:

  • Diagnosing and fault finding on Test & Process Equipment
  • Authoring instructions and/or specifications
  • Drafting and publishing drawing packs
  • Analysing fault-related data
  • Introducing new equipment into manufacturing
  • Calibrating Test & Measurement equipment
  • Conducting process improvements

Rotational Placements:

This programme is rotational, offering exposure to various specialisms within C&M. You will work alongside experienced engineers, supporting different equipment sets. Placements may include:

  • Electronic Engineering: Special to Type Test Equipment commissioning & repair
  • Environmental & Mechanical Test Engineering: ESS & Pressure Test Equipment
  • Electrical Calibration: Special to Type Test Equipment & Commercially off the Shelf TE, Calibration
  • Mechanical Calibration: Positioner systems, alignment TE etc. calibration
  • Maintenance Engineering: Process & Mechanical Equipment commissioning & repair

Collaboration:

C&M Engineers work closely with other functions such as Product Design, Test Equipment Design, Test Engineering, and Quality Assurance, providing opportunities to collaborate beyond your immediate team.

What we offer:

  • 2-year Programme starting September 2027
  • Annual Salary Review
  • Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance)
  • Pension: Maximum total contribution of up to 14%
  • Opportunity for paid overtime
  • Annual Leave: 25 days plus option to purchase extra holiday
  • Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
  • Excellent career progression & development opportunities
  • Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals and free car parking
  • Healthcare Cash Plan for everyday healthcare expenses