Job Description

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Your Impact

At Leonardo, we have an opportunity for an Equipment Engineer to join our onsite team at Southampton.

The successful candidate will support both the Production and Project Functions at our Southampton Site Working on real engineering problems Designing and developing solutions that sit at the heart of our production facility Fulfilling maintenance tasks both reactive and planned Work Projects can be a mixture of Electronics, mechanical or software

An important facet of project work is to be aware of current innovations, new products, and services which may help us now or in the future.

What you'll bring

The successful candidate will: Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on a wide


range of processing equipment. At times working independently but also at times part of a


team.

Must be capable of making technical decisions in their work Assist in keeping spares aimed at maintenance, repair and upgrade activities Mentoring and coaching less experienced members of the team in various technical areas. Be able to plan and manage their own workload, and may also have responsibility for the management of on-site contractors Be able to Calibrate equipment according to company standards and product new procedures as required. Produce accurate calibration certificates and maintain traceable records Be health and safety and COSHH aware A working knowledge of MS (project, word & excel) Desirable a knowledge of AutoCAD You may be asked to on occasion represent Leonardo with UK or overseas supplier visit

This is not an exhaustive list, and we are keen to hear from you even if you might not have experience in all the above. The most important skill is a good attitude and willingness to learn.

Security Clearance

This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government's Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information and guidance please visit: https://careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/security-and-vetting

Why join us

At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work-life balance. Whether you're looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we're here to help you thrive.

Time to Recharge:

Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.

Secure your Future:

Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.

Your Wellbeing Matters:

Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity).

Rewarding Performance

: All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme.

Never Stop Learning

: Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.

Refer a friend:

Receive a financial reward through our referral programme.

Tailored Perks

: Spend up to 500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.

Flexible working:

Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us about what might be possible for this role.

For a full list of our company benefits please visit our website.


Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. Headquartered in Italy, we employ over 53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK. Our employees are not just part of a team--they are key contributors to shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety.


At Leonardo we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes for our people and our customers. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, just let us know.


Be part of something bigger - apply now!

Primary Location:

GB - Southampton

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hybrid Working:

Onsite