Ground Support Equipment Technician

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We're committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

The Boeing P-8 Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft is a military aircraft developed by Boeing Defence, built on a modified design of the 737-800ERX. The Aircraft is fitted with equipment to tackle a diverse range of missions, including protecting submarines and reconnaissance missions. The team is based in Lossiemouth UK, but all new candidates must be able and willing to work on assignment for periods of time if required by our customers.

The Role

The Support Equipment Technician is responsible for managing and maintaining all aircraft maintenance ground support equipment and tooling. Proactively working to support all the Aircraft Maintenance activity, this role is key to ensuring that the team works safely and is able to meet our customer commitments.

Responsibilities will include:

• Managing electronic inventory systems for tooling and ground equipment on Boeing and MOD systems.
• Unpacking and commissioning new equipment.
• Maintaining and servicing ground support equipment and tooling.
• Ordering critical spares to ensure equipment unserviceability is minimised. Handling hazardous materials in accordance with legal requirements.
• Adapting to emergent needs from the customer and prioritising work appropriately

Basic Qualifications:

• Fluent written and spoken English

Preferred Experience:

• Maintenance/Engineering qualification.
• Demonstrated experience in a mechanical/engineering environment.
• Experience using special tools/equipment to perform assigned maintenance tasks.
• Understanding safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals

Other information:

This role is subject to contract award.SC clearance eligibility is required. The role is working Monday - Friday, day shift.

This may be subject to change in the future. All information provided will be checked and may be verified. Important information regarding this requisition: This position does not have sponsorship approval. T

his requisition is for a locally hired position in the UK. Candidates must have current legal authorisation to work immediately in the United Kingdom. Boeing will not attempt to obtain Immigration and labour sponsorship for any applicants. Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not part of Boeing U.S. based payroll.

PLEASE NOTE: The successful candidate will be expected to undergo a SECURITY CHECK/CLEARANCE

Applications for this position will be accepted until Sept. 29, 2026

Export Control Requirements:

This is not an Export Control position.

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain United Kingdom Security Check.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

Not a Shift Worker (United Kingdom)

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.

We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world's most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.