Maintenance Engineer

Holt Recruitment Group Limited; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment agency is seeking a skilled Maintenance Engineer to ensure the reliable operation of production equipment and CNC machinery in Portsmouth. The successful candidate will manage planned and reactive maintenance, diagnosing faults and enhancing machine reliability. This position offers a permanent contract with opportunities to influence best practices and make a significant impact in a growing engineering environment. Salary ranges from £36,000 to £45,000, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience within precision engineering, machining, or similar environments.
• Able to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver planned preventative maintenance schedules.
• Diagnose faults quickly to minimise unplanned downtime.
• Carry out corrective maintenance, including part replacements.
• Monitor machine performance and identify reliability improvements.
• Support optimisation projects, machine upgrades, and tooling improvements.
• Maintain accurate service logs and documentation.

Skills

Maintenance Engineering experience

Strong mechanical skills

Strong electrical skills

Ability to read engineering drawings

CNC machinery experience

TPM and lean improvement techniques

Job description

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 techniques

To find out more please contact Max Sinclair [e-mail]