Maintenance Engineer - CNC​/Machine Shop

Overview

Position:
Maintenance Engineer

Location:

Worthing

Salary: £40,000-£45,000 (Flexible) + benefits

• Respond swiftly to equipment breakdowns and process failures, diagnosing faults and restoring production functionality.
• Deliver preventative and reactive maintenance programs across production equipment, robotics, and plant machinery.
• Identify and implement opportunities for risk reduction and process improvement within manufacturing.
• Supervise and develop direct reports, including work allocation, performance appraisals, and training.
• Collaborate with production and engineering teams to ensure smooth operation of all systems.
• Support weekend and late-shift work as required to maintain critical manufacturing uptime.

• Qualification in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent time-served experience.
• Minimum 5 years  experience in machine maintenance within a manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience supervising and managing team performance.
• Confident in mentoring and supporting junior employees and apprentices.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical wiring diagrams.
• Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, and machine shop equipment.
• Familiarity with CNC machinery, robotics, and electromechanical systems advantageous.

• Competitive salary (£35,000 - £45,000 DOE) with annual bonus scheme.
• Excellent company benefits package.
• Opportunities for personal and professional development through structured training.
• Work within a safety-first culture that promotes collaboration and innovation.
• Private medical insurance, cycle-to-work scheme, and employee referral bonuses.
• Exceptional employee discounts on premium audio products.
• Generous holiday allowance and supportive working environment.
• 08:00-17:00 Monday-Friday (1 week in 7 there would be a late shift required of 12:00-21:00)