Maintenance Engineer
Location: On-site, Portsmouth
Salary: £36,000-£45,000
Hours: Monday–Friday, 08:00–16:00 (40 hours, day shift)
Contract: Permanent
Overtime: Available, subject to business demand
About the Role
We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Engineer to ensure the reliable, safe and efficient operation of production equipment, CNC machinery and facility infrastructure. You will play a key role in supporting continuous production by managing planned and reactive maintenance, diagnosing faults and driving improvements that reduce downtime and enhance machine reliability. This is a new standalone position, giving you the opportunity to develop processes, influence best practice and make a significant impact within a growing engineering environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver planned preventative maintenance (PPM) schedules
* Diagnose faults quickly to minimise unplanned downtime
* Carry out corrective maintenance, including part replacements and adjustments
* Monitor machine performance and identify reliability improvement opportunities
* Support optimisation projects, machine upgrades and tooling improvements
* Work with production teams to address recurring issues
* Maintain accurate service logs, maintenance records and documentation
* Ensure all maintenance activities comply with site quality and ISO standards
* Support audits by providing required maintenance evidence
* Manage external contractors and ensure RAMS are in place
* Oversee installation and commissioning of new equipment
* Perform weekly fire alarm checks
* Promote strong safety culture and contribute to H&S activities
* Act as the main point of contact for external maintenance contractors
What We’re Looking For
Experience & Technical Skills
* Maintenance Engineering experience within precision engineering, machining or similar environments
* Strong mechanical and electrical skills; able to read engineering drawings and schematics
* CNC machinery experience (e.g. Fanuc, Heidenhain)
* Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
* Experience with TPM, lean or continuous improvement techniques
To find out more please contact Max Sinclair max@holtengineering.co.uk
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