Maintenance Engineer - CNC / Machine Shop

Worthing
3 months ago
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Maintenance Engineer

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Maintenance Engineer

Maintenance Engineer

Maintenance Engineer

Position: Maintenance Engineer

Location: Worthing

Salary: Attractive salary +benefits

Join a world-leading name in premium audio technology - where engineering excellence meets innovation. Our client, part of a renowned international audio group, produces some of the most respected and recognized products in the sound industry. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Maintenance Engineer to join a forward-thinking Production Engineering team in Worthing, supporting the reliability, performance, and improvement of cutting-edge manufacturing operations.

Job Overview

  • 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.

    Requirements

  • 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.

    Salary & Benefits

  • 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)

    Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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