Facilities & Maintenance Technician

We are looking for a Maintenance Engineer to support the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of our site facilities and production equipment. This is a practical, site‐based role suited to engineers who enjoy working across multiple disciplines and taking pride in keeping systems running at their best.

This role is a full time, permanent opportunity with a Monday to Friday working pattern based onsite at our facility in Crowborough, East Sussex.

As a Maintenance Engineer, you will play a key role in delivering planned and reactive maintenance, supporting site services, and contributing to continuous improvement activities. You will work closely with colleagues across engineering, operations, and Health & Safety to ensure the site operates safely and effectively.

• Delivering planned and reactive maintenance in line with the site maintenance and TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) programme
• Carrying out TPM activities on production and operational equipment
• Providing practical engineering support to site services and improvement projects
• Participating in the Out‐of‐Hours (OOH) Support Team, including site security duties when required
• Supporting external contractors on site and ensuring work is completed safely and effectively
• Assisting with site support tasks, including safe manual handling and equipment movement (forklift use where applicable)
• Supporting Health & Safety initiatives, including contributing to risk assessments
• Providing operational support and cover for the Site Services Manager when required

We welcome applications from engineers with a variety of backgrounds and career pathways who can demonstrate strong hands‐on experience.

• Practical engineering experience across mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems in automatic or semi‐automatic environments
• Confident and safe user of standard engineering tools and equipment
• Experience working in a preventative maintenance or TPM‐focused setting
• Able to work independently while collaborating effectively as part of a team
• Willing to undertake a physically active, hands‐on engineering role

• Background in manufacturing or clean‐room environments
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and wiring diagrams
• Exposure to gas analysis or analytical instrumentation technologies
• Experience working within a Lean, Continuous Improvement, or CI‐focused organisation
• Strong fault‐finding and structured problem‐solving skills
• A methodical approach with a high level of attention to detail

• HNC (or equivalent) in an engineering or manufacturing discipline, or equivalent practical experience in a maintenance engineering role.

This role offers genuine opportunities for career growth and progression. You’ll have access to regular performance reviews, development planning, and on‐the‐job learning.

If you’re looking for a role where you can apply your skills, develop professionally, and build a long‐term career in a supportive, safety‐focused environment, we’d love to hear from you.

• A friendly initial call with our Talent Acquisition team to talk through your application
• An onsite interview where you’ll have a site tour, answer some competency-based questions and meet key employees.

• Discretionary Company Bonus
• Opportunities for growth & development through our structured Talent Management System
• Annual Performance Review
• Personal Pension Plan (up to 10.5% employer contribution)
• Employee Wellbeing Programme
• 25 days’ annual leave with option to buy more + Bank Holidays + Company Shutdown Day
• Two Volunteering Days
• Life Assurance (4 x Salary)
• Enhanced Family Friendly benefits & pay
• Staff Referral Scheme and Long Service Awards
• Global Recognition Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free Parking

We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates with a disability may need during the recruitment process and you will be asked whether you require any such adjustments during the application process. Please note we will also make reasonable adjustments wherever possible to enable employees to complete their roles to the best of their ability.

“I feel fortunate to be part of a company that values its employees’ growth and well-being as much as their contributions. Servomex has been more than a workplace for me—it has been a place of learning, growth, and genuine support.”
Carol Tuscano, Senior V&V Engineer

At Servomex, we are united by a shared purpose: helping industry operate more sustainably, while safeguarding people and the planet. Founded over 74 years ago, we are recognised as the world’s leading experts in gas analysis solutions and are proud to be part of the global Spectris Group.

Our work spans a broad spectrum of industries, from enabling low-emission power generation and sustainable manufacturing, to supporting high-purity medical oxygen, enhancing facility safety, and advancing innovative research. A career at Servomex means contributing to initiatives that create cleaner air, healthier outcomes, and a more sustainable world.

Equally important is our investment in our people. We are honoured to have received numerous global awards and accreditations, reflecting a culture that actively encourages colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. Our collaborative and inclusive environment values wellbeing, continuous learning, and personal growth at every stage of your career. Guided by our values Be True, Own It, and Aim High we empower our people to act with integrity, take ownership, and push boundaries as they build their future with us.

Whether you are just starting your career, bringing established expertise, or looking to take the next step, you will find opportunities at Servomex to make a genuine impact. With a truly global footprint, our hubs and centres are located across the UK, US, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, bringing together diverse talent, perspectives, and ideas from around the world.