Assistant Maintenance Engineer in Andover, Hampshire

Energy Jobline CVL; Andover; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days holiday plus BH

Company pension after probation

Ongoing training and development

Long-term career development

Job summary

Energy Jobline CVL is recruiting an Assistant Maintenance Engineer in Andover. A hands‑on role focused on keeping a range of machinery and systems operating safely and efficiently. The position is full‑time, permanent, with a 4‑day week plus a Friday shift.

The ideal candidate has strong mechanical and electrical skills, a City & Guilds or equivalent qualification, and a full driving licence for inter‑site travel. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of maintenance engineering experience.
• Strong mechanical and electrical knowledge.
• Experience with electro‑mechanical systems, hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Machinery maintenance and fault-finding expertise.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to prioritise workloads.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good understanding of Health & Safety regulations in maintenance.
• Proactive and practical problem solving.
• Full clean driving licence with travel between two sites.

Responsibilities

• Develop a strong working knowledge of all site equipment and machinery.
• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance across mechanical and electrical systems.
• Diagnose faults and take ownership of problem solving and root cause analysis.
• Work with hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Prioritise and manage workload to meet operational requirements.
• Support preventative maintenance to minimise downtime.
• Ensure all maintenance work is safe and high standard.
• Follow Health & Safety, quality and administrative procedures.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised working environment.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues and other departments regarding maintenance requirements.

Job description

Assistant Maintenance Engineer

Salary: £30,000 per annum

Location: Andover

Full time and Permanent

Hours: Monday - Thursday 7am-4pm and Friday 7am-3pm

Benefits Package: 23 days holiday plus bank holidays. Company pension scheme (eligibility after a 3-month probationary period).

Are you an experienced and hands‑on engineer looking for your next opportunity?

I have been requested by our Client, a well‑established specialist manufacturer supplying protective equipment into the Military, Police, and Security sectors, to recruit an Assistant Maintenance Engineer to join their team and play an important role in keeping a wide range of machinery and equipment operating safely and efficiently.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with a strong mechanical and electrical background who enjoys problem‑solving, preventative maintenance and working across a varied range of equipment.

The Role

As an Assistant Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for supporting the maintenance and efficient operation of a diverse range of machinery and systems, including steam boiler heating systems and hydraulic presses.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Developing a strong working knowledge of all site equipment and machinery.
• Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance across mechanical and electrical systems.
• Diagnosing faults and taking ownership of problem‑solving and root cause analysis.
• Working with hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Prioritising and managing your workload to meet operational requirements.
• Supporting preventative maintenance activities to minimise downtime.
• Ensuring all maintenance work is completed safely and to a high standard.
• Following Health & Safety, quality and administrative procedures.
• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised working environment.
• Communicating effectively with colleagues and other departments regarding maintenance requirements.

About You

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• A minimum of 4 years' experience in a maintenance engineering role.
• Strong mechanical and electrical knowledge.
• Experience working with electro‑mechanical systems, hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Good experience of machinery maintenance and fault finding.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workloads effectively.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A good understanding of Health & Safety regulations within a maintenance environment.
• A proactive and practical approach to problem‑solving.
• A full, clean driving licence, as occasional travel between two sites will be required.

Qualifications

• City & Guilds qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or an equivalent recognised qualification.
• A recognised engineering apprenticeship is desirable.
• Good knowledge and understanding of Health & Safety within a maintenance environment.

What's on Offer?

• Salary: £30,000 per annum
• 23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company pension following successful completion of a 3-month probationary period
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Opportunity to develop your skills across a wide variety of machinery and equipment
• A varied role with opportunities for long-term career development

Due to the nature of the work, the successful candidate will be subject to security vetting checks. These may be influenced by factors such as , previous held, or place of birth, which could impact eligibility for this position.