Southampton Maintenance Engineer – Multiskilled & Reliable

ELIS; Southampton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and ongoing development

Opportunities to progress your career

Company Pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Competitive salary

Job summary

Elis is seeking a practical Engineer at the Southampton site to support maintenance, reliability and performance of site machinery and equipment. You will perform planned, preventive and reactive maintenance and work with operations to minimise downtime and improve efficiency.

The role involves fault-finding, root-cause analysis and hands-on engineering in a fast-paced environment. A safety-first mindset and collaborative approach are essential for ongoing site improvements.

Qualifications

• Around 3 years' experience within a manufacturing, production or process-driven environment.
• Strong practical mechanical and electrical engineering skills.
• Experience with electrical circuits, pneumatics and hydraulics.
• A logical and methodical approach to diagnosing problems, with the ability to interpret engineering drawings and schematics.
• Self-motivated and able to react quickly to operational requirements.
• An understanding of safe engineering practices and the importance of identifying and communicating potential risks.
• Strong communication and teamwork across Engineering, Production and wider site.

Responsibilities

• Keep operation moving by carrying out planned, preventative and reactive maintenance across site machinery, equipment and infrastructure.
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults, identify root causes and implement repairs safely and efficiently.
• Maintain equipment and site infrastructure to high standards and optimize efficiency.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, efficiency and site performance.
• Build strong relationships with Production and other site teams, and communicate effectively when issues arise.
• Carry out engineering activities in line with site Health & Safety requirements and safe systems of work.
• Complete inspections, PPM records and engineering documentation using the CMMS.
• Contribute to equipment upgrades, remedial works and wider engineering projects.

Skills

Engineering experience

Multiskilled capability

Technical knowledge

Fault-finding

Proactive approach

Safety-first mindset

Communication & teamwork

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Elis is seeking a practical Engineer at the Southampton site to support maintenance, reliability and performance of site machinery and equipment. You will perform planned, preventive and reactive maintenance and work with operations to minimise downtime and improve efficiency.

The role involves fault-finding, root-cause analysis and hands-on engineering in a fast-paced environment. A safety-first mindset and collaborative approach are essential for ongoing site improvements.