Maintenance Engineer

Maintenance Engineer
Portsmouth
£43-45k + Bonus + Shift Allowance + Good Benefits

We're looking for an experienced Maintenance Engineer to join our Portsmouth team. You'll play a key role in keeping production equipment running safely and efficiently through a combination of planned maintenance, fault finding, repairs, and continuous improvement activities.

Key Responsibilities

* Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities.

* Diagnose faults and complete electrical and mechanical repairs.

* Respond quickly to breakdowns to minimise downtime.

* Maintain accurate maintenance records using a CMMS.

* Support equipment setup, commissioning, and production changeovers.

* Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve reliability and performance.

* Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and quality procedures.

* Work closely with Production, Engineering, and Planning teams to support operational targets.

About You

Essential

* Level 3 NVQ (or equivalent) in an Engineering discipline.

* 5+ years' maintenance experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.

* Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding skills.

* Experience using CMMS systems.

* Good understanding of health and safety requirements.

* Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.

Desirable

* Forklift, IPAF, or PASMA certification.

* Experience with risk assessments and COSHH.

What We Offer

* Competitive salary.

* Opportunity to work on a variety of production equipment and improvement projects.

* Supportive team environment.

* Ongoing training and development opportunities.

If you're a hands-on engineer who enjoys solving problems and making a real impact on operational performance, we'd love to hear from you