Reliability and Maintainability Engineer

Job Description

£44,000 to £51,000 – Leonardo UK operates a grade‑based salary framework with broad bands. The salary range shown reflects the approved grade band for this role and is benchmarked against the external market. Exceptions above the standard range are managed through governance controls to protect internal equity.

We are looking for a skilled aviation engineer who we will train to become a Reliability & Maintainability (R&M) Engineer.

You will apply your existing maintenance knowledge, skills and experience to this new role. Your work will involve identifying possible failures, understanding their effects, and preventing them from occurring. You will use a logical and methodical approach to all required tasks.

As part of our R&M Team you will help drive continuous improvement in platform performance by providing support to design engineering, logistics modelling and by preparing contracted deliverable outputs for a range of helicopter programmes across the lifecycle.

You will be based at Leonardo’s site in Yeovil, the Home of British Helicopters – an aerospace hub for more than 100 years. Yeovil is set close to the countryside, within a 40‑minute drive of the Jurassic coast and has rail links that can get you to Bristol and Bath in under an hour and a half.

For awareness of internal applicants this is a JFF level 5 role.

• Influence design through Reliability, Maintainability and Testability analysis
• Create and maintain Failure Modes Effect Analysis (FMEA) documents
• Create and maintain Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) documents

Training and mentoring will be provided to enable you to be successful in this role.

• Qualified in a relevant engineering discipline
• An understanding of mechanical, electrical or systems engineering
• An understanding of preventative and corrective maintenance
• The ability to identify potential weaknesses in systems
• An analytical approach
• The ability to create written reports
• The ability to make sound technical assessments/judgements
• Self‑motivated and able to work as part of an integrated team
• Computing skills including MS Word and Excel are essential
• Experience of MS Access would be beneficial
• Experience in a defence‑related aerospace environment is advantageous
• An existing appreciation of safety and airworthiness will be beneficial

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.

This role is subject to pre‑employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). Additional Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, which could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information and guidance please visit

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.

• 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.
• 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 Linked In 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.

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