Maintenance Engineer - CNC / Machine Shop

Position: Maintenance Engineer

Location: Worthing

Salary: £40,000-£45,000 (Flexible) +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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