Maintenance Engineer

Maintenance Engineer

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Maintenance Engineer to join a busy manufacturing facility in Fareham. Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, you will be responsible for maintaining production equipment, maximising uptime, and supporting operational performance through a combination of planned and reactive maintenance activities.

This is a hands-on role requiring strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding skills, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and a commitment to health, safety, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance to maximise equipment reliability and minimise downtime.
• Respond to breakdowns, diagnose faults, and complete repairs safely and efficiently.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records using the CMMS system.
• Support continuous improvement activities to enhance equipment performance and OEE.
• Assist with machine setup, commissioning, changeovers, and production support activities.
• Ensure all work is completed in line with health, safety, environmental, and quality procedures.
• Support the development of maintenance procedures, SOPs, and risk assessments.
• Monitor spare parts usage and help maintain appropriate stock levels.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping and workshop organisation.
• Work collaboratively with production, engineering, and planning teams to support operational objectives.

Ideal Experience & Skills

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in an Engineering discipline.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a maintenance engineering role within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong electrical and mechanical maintenance and fault-finding experience.
• Experience maintaining production machinery and equipment.
• Knowledge of preventative maintenance systems and CMMS software.
• Good understanding of health and safety requirements, including risk assessments and COSHH.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently.

Desirable

• Forklift, IPAF, or PASMA certification.
• Experience within a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies and equipment reliability practices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Salary: £45,860 - £47,860 (Including Shift Allowance)

Hours: Double Day Shifts 

Benefits:

• Company Bonus Scheme
• Private Medical Care

If you could be interested in this excellent Maintenance Engineer opportunity, please apply and we'll be in touch with further details