On-Site Maintenance Engineer: Cut Downtime & Optimize CNC

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

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.