Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Holt Engineering; East Wellow; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company based in Romsey is seeking a Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer to maintain and troubleshoot plastic pipe extrusion lines. Candidates should have recognized qualifications in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering and experience in a fast-paced production environment. This role offers a competitive salary between £32,500 to £42,500 per annum along with full-time hours including overtime.

Qualifications

• Experience with plastic pipe extrusion or automated machinery is essential.
• Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems is important.
• Willingness to participate in continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and breakdown repairs.
• Diagnose and repair faults in machinery.
• Maintain detailed maintenance logs.

Skills

Fault-finding abilities on PLC-based controls

Hands-on mechanical and electrical expertise

Ability to work effectively under pressure

Commitment to safe working practices

Education

Recognised qualification in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, HNC/HND)

Tools

PLC programming knowledge

Job description

Overview

Romsey, Hampshire • £32,500 - £42,500 per annum • Full-Time, 44 hours per week • 39 hours pay with 5 hours compulsory overtime payable at time and one third (1.33).

Are you a hands-on, skilled Maintenance Engineer with both mechanical and electrical expertise? Do you have experience working with plastic pipe extrusion lines and automated machinery? If so, we want to hear from you!

We are recruiting a Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer to join our team in Romsey, supporting the maintenance, troubleshooting, and improvement of plastic pipe extrusion lines, plastic fabrication, and tool making equipment. You will play a key role in keeping production running smoothly and efficiently across equipment such as extruders, haul-offs, cutters, vacuum tanks, and downstream machinery producing HDPE, PPR, and PP pipes.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and breakdown repairs on extrusion lines and associated machinery
• Diagnose and repair electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic faults quickly and efficiently
• Support equipment setups, commissioning, and continuous improvement projects to boost machine performance and reduce downtime
• Monitor machine performance and work with production teams to optimise efficiency and minimise waste
• Maintain detailed maintenance logs, including fault tracking and spare parts usage
• Read and interpret technical documentation such as wiring diagrams, pneumatic/hydraulic schematics, and manuals
• Adhere to health, safety, and environmental regulations at all times
• Participate in root cause analysis, OEE improvements, and reliability engineering initiatives
• Conduct general building maintenance including lighting, power supplies, and plumbing

Essential Skills & Qualifications

• Recognised qualification in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, HNC/HND essential)
• Proven maintenance experience with plastic pipe extrusion or automated machinery (single screw extruders, vacuum tanks, haul-offs, cutters advantageous)
• Strong fault-finding abilities on PLC-based controls, motors, sensors, and variable speed drives (VSDs)
• Understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic systems, cooling/chiller circuits, and pipe sizing equipment
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced, continuous production environment
• Commitment to safe working practices and risk assessments

Desirable

• Knowledge of 18th Edition Electrical Wiring Regulations (preferable for electrical candidates)
• Experience with automation and PLC fault diagnosis (Siemens, Allen Bradley)
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles, 5S, TPM, or continuous improvement methodologies
• Previous experience in the plastic pipe manufacturing industry (water, gas, cable conduit)