Maintenance Engineer
Maintenance Engineer Location: On-site, Portsmouth Salary: £36,000-£45,000 Hours: Monday–Friday, 08:00–16:00 (40 hours, day shift) Contract: Permanent Overtime: Available, subject to business demand About the Role We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Engineer to ensure the reliable, safe and efficient operation of production equipment, CNC machinery and facility infrastructure. You will play a key role in supporting continuous production by managing planned and reactive maintenance, diagnosing faults and driving improvements that reduce downtime and enhance machine reliability. This is a new standalone position, giving you the opportunity to develop processes, influence best practice and make a significant impact within a growing engineering environment. Key Responsibilities Deliver planned preventative maintenance (PPM) schedules Diagnose faults quickly to minimise unplanned downtime Carry out corrective maintenance, including part replacements and adjustments Monitor machine performance and identify reliability improvement opportunities Support optimisation projects, machine upgrades and tooling improvements Work with production teams to address recurring issues Maintain accurate service logs, maintenance records and documentation Ensure all maintenance activities comply with site quality and ISO standards Support audits by providing required maintenance evidence Manage external contractors and ensure RAMS are in place Oversee installation and commissioning of new equipment Perform weekly fire alarm checks Promote strong safety culture and contribute to H&S activities Act as the main point of contact for external maintenance contractors What We’re Looking For Experience & Technical Skills Maintenance Engineering experience within precision engineering, machining or similar environments Strong mechanical and electrical skills; able to read engineering drawings and schematics CNC machinery experience (e.g. Fanuc, Heidenhain) Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities Experience with TPM, lean or continuous improvement techniquesTo find out more please contact Max Sinclair (url removed)