Maintenance Engineer

Position:
Maintenance Engineer, Maintenance Technician

Shifts:

Days only

Hours:

47.5 per week

Bias:
Electrical or multi-skilled

Location:

Southampton

Environment:
Manufacturing

Salary: £42,500 to £45,000 according to experience

• Maintain, service and repair all production equipment on site.
• Assist with the maintenance of all ancillary equipment / facilities across the site.
• Develop, implement, and adhere to a planned preventative maintenance (PPM) schedule.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and call-outs, recording and reporting on faults to identify trends.
• Carry out general site maintenance and engineering projects as required.
• Support continuous improvement and efficiency initiatives where required.
• Ensure full compliance with health and safety requirements, and with internal and external quality standards.

• Holds a recognised Electrical Engineering qualification (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent).
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification (BS 7671).
• Proven experience within a manufacturing or industrial engineering environment.
• Strong fault‑finding, diagnostic, and problem‑solving skills.
• A knowledge of PLC systems and control panels is preferred.
• Full UK driving licence and own transport.
• Working hours are days only Monday to Friday.

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. We are a Disability Confident Employer and committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we’re happy to discuss flexible working options. We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients.

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