Maintenance Engineer

Overview

Role: Maintenance Engineer

Location: Basingstoke

Hours: 39 hours per week, Monday to Friday (flexible start time)

Salary: £40,000 per annum

Overtime: 1.5x standard rate, 2x on Sundays

Holiday Entitlement: 22 days + bank holidays + additional building holiday allowance with years of service (up to 25 days total)

Benefits: Training and development opportunities + Overtime enhancements + Bank Holiday double pay + day in lieu + Company sick pay scheme (after 2 years  service)

A well-established organisation operating within a fast-paced technical environment is seeking to recruit a skilled Maintenance Engineer on a permanent basis. The business operates modern facilities and places a strong focus on equipment reliability, safety, and continuous improvement.

To carry out corrective and planned maintenance activities across a broad range of plant, machinery, and site equipment, supporting operational efficiency and minimising downtime. Typical duties would include :

• Carry out corrective maintenance on plant machinery and associated equipment in line with legislative and best practice guidelines.
• Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) in accordance with schedules and procedures.
• Diagnose faults efficiently and ensure repairs are completed to a high standard.
• Report any follow-up or remedial work required to the appropriate supervision.
• Record equipment issues and recurring faults to help improve maintenance strategies.
• Assist with installation, testing, and commissioning of new or upgraded equipment.
• Identify areas for improvement and implement solutions to reduce breakdowns and downtime.
• Ensure all maintenance work is carried out in line with health & safety regulations and internal standards.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and job reports.
• Work collaboratively with operational teams to minimise disruption.
• Keep working areas clean, safe, and free from debris following maintenance work.

• The position would suit a Plant or Maintenance Engineer with strong mechanical skills and some electrical knowledge.
• Proven experience working on industrial plant, process equipment, or automated machinery.
• Ability to fault-find and diagnose both mechanical and basic electrical issues.
• Able to read and interpret technical drawings and manuals.
• Experience with general site services or facilities equipment would be advantageous.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexible and proactive approach to maintenance work.

• Collaborative Team Working
• Drive to Deliver
• Problem Solving
• Safety Focus
• Organisational Excellence