Maintenance Engineer

Princess Yachts Limited; Plymouth; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Princess Yachts Limited in Plymouth is seeking a skilled Maintenance Engineer to join our Production Management team. You will ensure all machinery is fully operational and available to meet production demands, delivering planned maintenance and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

You will coordinate PPM routines, manage parts inventory, train colleagues on 5S standards, and support ISO 9001/45001 compliance.

Qualifications

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Responsibilities

• Support Manufacturing Leadership in maximising machine uptime and availability to meet production targets.
• Implement, schedule, and continuously improve planned preventative maintenance (PPM) routines.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and high-quality standards across the manufacturing environment.
• Ensure all machinery complies with current legislation and safety standards.
• Train employees in basic machine maintenance and 5S standards to maintain operational efficiency.
• Manage and maintain parts inventory to support machine availability within budget constraints.
• Support the implementation and ongoing maintenance of 5S principles across all machinery.
• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with company policies and relevant ISO standards (e.g. ISO 9001, ISO 45001).
• Analyse performance data to identify opportunities for reactive, preventative, and predictive maintenance improvements.
• Align machine servicing schedules with production planning and company production systems.
• Provide support to the boiler team as required.
• Respond to maintenance call-outs as part of a rota system.
• Train and support team members at the same or lower grade.
• Please note: This role may require undertaking additional duties appropriate to the position.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

PPM

5S

Continuous improvement

Education

OND / BTEC Level 3 / NVQ Level 3

Electrical qualifications (testing & fault finding)

Tools

CNC equipment

Electrical testing tools

Job description

Main Purpose of the Role

We are looking for a skilled Maintenance Engineer to support our Production Management team by ensuring all machinery is fully operational and available to meet production demands. You will play a key role in delivering planned maintenance, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and supporting strategic projects, while maintaining accurate reporting to enable efficient production planning and performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Manufacturing Leadership in maximising machine uptime and availability to meet production targets.
• Implement, schedule, and continuously improve planned preventative maintenance (PPM) routines.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and high-quality standards across the manufacturing environment.
• Ensure all machinery complies with current legislation and safety standards.
• Train employees in basic machine maintenance and 5S standards to maintain operational efficiency.
• Manage and maintain parts inventory to support machine availability within budget constraints.
• Support the implementation and ongoing maintenance of 5S principles across all machinery.
• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with company policies and relevant ISO standards (e.g. ISO 9001, ISO 45001).
• Analyse performance data to identify opportunities for reactive, preventative, and predictive maintenance improvements.
• Align machine servicing schedules with production planning and company production systems.
• Provide support to the boiler team as required.
• Respond to maintenance call-outs as part of a rota system.
• Train and support team members at the same or lower grade.
• Please note: This role may require undertaking additional duties appropriate to the position.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Relevant manufacturing OND, BTEC Level 3 Award or equivalent NVQ Level 3 qualification, plus recognised electrical qualifications covering electrical testing and fault finding.
• Minimum 5 years’ relevant manufacturing and/or engineering experience, with a strong electrical maintenance background and proven experience working on production machinery and CNC equipment within a manufacturing environment.

We established our home in Plymouth, on the edge of the English Channel, in 1965. Today, a highly skilled team come together at our shipyards to create something remarkable. From designers to engineers, and carpenters to metalworkers, each of them possesses a mastery of their individual craft. And each one is completely focused on the details for which they are responsible. By crafting every detail, we can perfect every detail. So our customers can enjoy the perfect experience.