Maintenance Engineer

Job Title: Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical / Electrical / Multi-Skilled)

Location: Hampshire
Shift: Days or Nights available

Role Purpose

To provide mechanical and/or electrical maintenance support to production and ancillary equipment to ensure maximum operational efficiency and uptime. All work must comply with company Health & Safety policies and relevant legislation.

Key Responsibilities

Diagnose and repair faults on production and ancillary equipment

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Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM)

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Respond to breakdowns and minimise downtime

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Complete tooling changes and machine adjustments (with support where required)

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Rebuild spare assemblies and manage critical spare parts

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Maintain accurate maintenance documentation using PC-based systems

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Assist with installation and commissioning of new plant and equipment

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Investigate and resolve processing problems with engineering and production teams

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Ensure all work complies with Health & Safety legislation and safe systems of work

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Maintain clean and safe working areas

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Attend training as required

Experience

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Industrial maintenance experience within manufacturing, FMCG, or similar environments

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Candidates from service engineering, heavy industry, Armed Forces (Army, Navy, RAF) or other industrial sectors will be considered where relevant industrial experience is demonstrated

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Experience working with high-speed production machinery (desirable)

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Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills

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Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and LOTO procedures

Technical Knowledge (Desirable)

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PLC control systems and automation

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4-axis and 6-axis robotics

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Thermocouples and control systems

Qualifications

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Time-served apprenticeship in an engineering discipline (or equivalent experience)

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ONC / HNC / BTEC Level 3 in Engineering (desirable)

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NVQ Level 2/3 in Engineering (or equivalent)