Senior Maintenance Engineer: Robotics & CNC Automation Lead

Placr Recruitment

Horsham

On-site

GBP 48,000 - 62,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Job summary

Placr Recruitment is seeking a Senior Maintenance Engineer for a well-established manufacturing business in West Sussex. The role focuses on hands-on maintenance with involvement in automation, robotics and capital improvement projects.

You’ll diagnose breakdowns, fault-find across mechanical/electrical systems, and mentor other engineers while driving continuous improvement in a modern facility.

Qualifications

  • Significant experience working within a manufacturing maintenance environment.
  • Experience maintaining and fault-finding CNC machinery.
  • Strong multi-skilled engineering knowledge across mechanical and electrical systems.
  • Good knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics.
  • Proven fault-finding and diagnostic ability.
  • Ability to work independently on complex maintenance issues.
  • Experience mentoring, supporting or leading other engineers.
  • Strong health and safety awareness.
  • A practical, hands-on approach with excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

  • Diagnosing and resolving breakdowns across a range of manufacturing machinery and site equipment.
  • Carrying out electrical and mechanical fault finding.
  • Maintaining and repairing CNC machinery, including mills and lathes.
  • Working with hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
  • Completing planned and preventative maintenance.
  • Performing root cause analysis to identify and prevent recurring faults.
  • Maintaining accurate maintenance and CMMS records.
  • Identifying ageing equipment and recommending improvements or upgrades.
  • Supporting the modification and retrofitting of existing machinery.
  • Assisting with the integration of robotic and automated manufacturing systems.
  • Working alongside project engineers and equipment suppliers during installation and commissioning.
  • Contributing to capital investment and continuous improvement projects.
  • Designing or modifying tooling, jigs and equipment where required.
  • Mentoring and supporting other Maintenance Engineers.
  • Providing senior departmental support in the Maintenance Manager's absence.
  • Ensuring all work is completed in accordance with health and safety requirements.

Skills

Maintenance experience
CNC maintenance
Mechanical systems
Electrical systems
Fault finding
Hydraulics
Pneumatics
Automation robotics
Mentoring/leading

Education

HNC/HND
NVQ Level 3 / apprenticeship

Tools

Fanuc
Siemens PLC
HMI configuration
CMMS

Job description

Placr Recruitment is seeking a Senior Maintenance Engineer for a well-established manufacturing business in West Sussex. The role focuses on hands-on maintenance with involvement in automation, robotics and capital improvement projects.

You’ll diagnose breakdowns, fault-find across mechanical/electrical systems, and mentor other engineers while driving continuous improvement in a modern facility.

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