Reliability And Safety Technician - #188323

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Job Title: Reliability and Safety Technician

Location: Washington – On site

Salary: £45,177

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 Reliability and Safety Technician you will be working within the sites multi-discipline Maintenance Team supporting and delivering the maintenance requirements of the manufacturing site, including COMAH requirements where applicable. You will have a proven engineering background and have a working knowledge of Mechanical and Electrical Systems, Automation, Process Control and Safe Systems of Work.

Core Duties:

• Responsible for managing the CMMS for planned and reactive maintenance activities for the site
• Coordinate and deliver the site Reliability Centred Maintenance (RCM) programme to ensure KPIs are achieved, including the management and close out of subsequent actions arising
• Ensure that all relevant maintenance Safe Systems of Work are maintained correctly and up to date
• Drive optimal performance from all plant and machinery using continuous improvement tools and techniques
• Lead & facilitate machine reliability improvement projects and coach key site stakeholders in machine reliability improvement tools and techniques
• Maintain and analyse breakdown data and maintenance KPIs to drive improvement in plant availability and identifying areas for improvement
• Review critical spares lists generated from RCM’s using a cost and benefit approach, procure and manage the spares thereafter
• Participate in Energy reduction campaigns as required and support in LOLER activities and BV inspections across site

Essential Skills:

• You will have a Time Served Apprenticeship (Electrical/Mechanical) via an approved body or organisation
• You will have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of Safe Systems of Work
• You will understand continuous improvements tools and techniques
• You will have an understanding of Root Cause Analysis
• You will have knowledge of RCM and breakdown analysis

The team:

The Maintenance team is approximately 40 strong with a family feel due to its size. It is a new role in the department, and you will be the lead in the development of the Continuous Improvement/reliability element for the team working closely with the maintenance team and other departments to drive improvements and support the safety requirements.

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.

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: 11th June 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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