Maintenance Engineer

Advanced Resource Managers Ltd; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Defence and Aerospace company is seeking a Maintenance and Automation Engineer for their Portsmouth site. The role involves maintaining production tooling, optimizing CNC programs, and diagnosing equipment faults. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in tooling design and NC programming, alongside strong problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in Tooling, Jig Design, or Production Maintenance.
• Experience in NC programming.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair production tooling and jigs.
• Develop and optimise NC programs for CNC drilling.
• Plan and implement preventive maintenance schedules.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

HNC

Tools

Catia V5

Fanuc

Siemens

Job description

Overview:
I am currently supporting a leading Defence and Aerospace company who are actively looking for a Maintenance and Automation Engineer to join the team at their Portsmouth site.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair production tooling and jigs.

• Develop and optimise NC programs for CNC drilling (CAWDE).

• Diagnose and resolve industrial equipment faults.

• Plan and implement preventive maintenance schedules.

• Liaise with external suppliers for tooling repair and upgrades.

Essential Skills & Experience

• HNC or 10+ years in Tooling, Jig Design, or Production Maintenance.

• NC programming and Catia V5 experience.

• Knowledge of Fanuc/Siemens NC systems.

• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Desirable

• Experience with CMM, Laser Tracker, Spatial Analyzer.

• Knowledge of hydraulics, PLCs, robotics, and automation.

• Familiar with PFMEA, PPS, and software change management.

• Additive manufacturing and mechanical engineering background.

Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.