At a Glance
- Tasks: Perform hands-on maintenance and support manufacturing operations in a dynamic engineering environment.
- Company: Established precision engineering firm with a focus on innovation and quality.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, pension scheme, health cash plan, and employee assistance programme.
- Other info: Stable Monday to Friday role with opportunities for professional development.
- Why this job: Join a growing team and make a real impact on production efficiency and improvements.
- Qualifications: Experience in maintenance engineering with strong mechanical and electrical skills.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 43000 £ per year.
Location: Portsmouth
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 DOE
Hours: Monday to Friday, Days-based Role
About the Company
A well-established precision engineering and manufacturing business supplying high-quality engineered components and specialist solutions into demanding industrial sectors. Operating within a modern machining and manufacturing environment, the company supports projects from prototype development through to full-scale production, with continued investment in equipment, processes, and engineering capability.
Due to continued growth, an opportunity has arisen for a Maintenance Engineer to join the team in Portsmouth.
The Role
This is a varied, hands-on maintenance role supporting manufacturing operations across a busy engineering facility. The successful candidate will be responsible for planned and reactive maintenance activities across production machinery and site equipment, supporting both mechanical and electrical systems within a precision manufacturing environment. This position offers the opportunity to play a key role in improving maintenance procedures, supporting continuous improvement activities, and helping to minimise production downtime.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out planned and reactive maintenance across manufacturing equipment
- Fault finding and troubleshooting on mechanical and electrical systems
- Support maintenance and upkeep of CNC and production machinery
- Assist with continuous improvement and reliability initiatives
- Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation
- Work closely with production teams to minimise downtime
- Support general facility and equipment maintenance activities
- Ensure work is completed safely and in line with company procedures
About You
- Experience working as a Maintenance Engineer within manufacturing or engineering environments
- Multi-skilled mechanical and electrical maintenance capability
- Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills
- Experience supporting production or CNC machinery
- Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively
- Good communication and problem-solving skills
- Proactive, hands-on engineering approach
Desirable Experience
- CNC machinery maintenance experience
- Fanuc or Heidenhain control knowledge
- Precision engineering or machining environment experience
- Continuous improvement or TPM exposure
- Experience using maintenance systems or Microsoft Office packages
Benefits
- Company pension scheme
- Health cash plan
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Stable Monday to Friday days role
- Opportunity to support and develop maintenance improvements across the business
How to Apply
To apply for the Maintenance Engineer position, click Apply Now and upload your CV. A member of the recruitment team will contact you to discuss the role and next steps.
Maintenance Engineer/ Shift Engineer in Portsmouth employer: Optima UK Inc Ltd
Join a well-established precision engineering and manufacturing business in Portsmouth, where you will thrive in a supportive work culture that values continuous improvement and employee development. With a competitive salary and benefits such as a company pension scheme and health cash plan, this role offers a stable Monday to Friday schedule, allowing you to focus on enhancing maintenance procedures while enjoying a fulfilling career in a modern facility.
