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Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Job Description

Lockheed Martin is looking for an experienced Maintenance Engineer to join our team on a permanent basis.


You will offer a mechanical bias with responsibility for the installation, maintenance and repair of machinery and mechanical systems including bespoke LM assets.


Required skills, qualifications and experience:


  • Apprenticeship or other equal qualification (Mechanical) and/or evidence of sufficient training to similar standard.
  • Ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team.
  • Basic knowledge of related trades such as electrical, plumbing etc to sufficient level to support team colleagues when required.
  • A Mechanical Fitting background would be along the right kind of lines, experience of using lathes, milling, sheet metal work, woodwork, electrical and electronic fault diagnostics and general maintenance, etc.
  • Mechanical Engineering background ideal.
  • Knowledge of machine such as Fanuc an advantage.
  • Knowledge and experience of using lifting equipment and mechanical aids such as pallet trucks, Forklifts, cranes etc (LM training provided).
  • Experience of working to safety risk assessments and method statements.
  • Ability to gain SC security clearance.


We pride ourselves on mission focused innovation, where performance excellence is at the heart of everything we do.


We’ll provide you with meaningful work that will allow you to grow your skills and enhance your career with us, but equally important to us is that you enjoy a strong work life balance as well.


So if you are interested in joining a growing team working on exciting programmes there has never been a better time to apply! We may not know what’s going to change the world next, but chances are we’re already working on it, and you can be part of the story too!


Equal Opportunity Statement


Lockheed Martin is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment. and are fundamental to our culture and reflect our values of doing what's right, respecting others and performing with excellence. By engaging with all our employees' diverse talents and experiences every day, we can innovate different and better, creating cutting edge solutions and unparalleled customer value.


We know that of thought leads to better solutions for our customers. Our top priority is finding the best candidate for the job and if you are interested in the position, we’d love to hear how you might contribute to our mission and our team and would encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of the criteria set out in our job advert. In addition, we are committed to of all individuals and will make reasonable adjustments to our applications process. If you require assistance or adjustments to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact recruitment@global.lmco.com or call 023 92 458 000.

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Ampthill, Bedford MK45, UK
Full time

Published on 11/29/2024

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