Engineering & Maintenance Technician in Andover

Engineering & Maintenance Technician in Andover

Andover Full-Time On-site
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About Us

Premier Coating & Converters is a specialist manufacturer providing high-quality coating and converting solutions to a wide range of industries. Based in Andover, we pride ourselves on precision, reliability, and continuous improvement across our production operations. As we continue to grow, we're looking for a skilled Engineering & Maintenance Technician to join our team and help keep our operations running smoothly.

The Role

We are seeking a proactive Engineering & Maintenance Technician to carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM), breakdown repairs, and continuous improvement work across our coating and converting machinery. You'll play a key role in minimising downtime, maintaining a safe working environment, and supporting production efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

  • Carry out routine planned preventative maintenance on production machinery and site equipment
  • Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic/hydraulic faults quickly and safely
  • Respond to breakdowns promptly to minimise production downtime
  • Maintain accurate maintenance records and logs
  • Support installation, commissioning, and modification of new and existing equipment
  • Identify opportunities for process and equipment improvements
  • Ensure all work is carried out in line with health & safety regulations and site procedures
  • Manage and monitor spare parts inventory, ordering replacement stock as required
  • Liaise with external contractors and suppliers when specialist support is needed
  • Participate in an on-call/shift rota where applicable to support production needs

What We're Looking For

Essential

  • Recognised engineering qualification (NVQ/City & Guilds/apprenticeship or equivalent) in mechanical, electrical, or multi-skilled maintenance
  • Proven experience in an industrial or manufacturing maintenance role
  • Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills across mechanical and electrical systems
  • Good understanding of health & safety practices in a production environment
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Flexible approach, with willingness to support occasional shift work

Desirable

  • Experience within coating, converting, printing, or similar process manufacturing environments
  • Experience with pneumatic and hydraulic systems
  • Forklift licence

What We Offer

  • Competitive wage, based on experience
  • Full training and ongoing development opportunities
  • Auto enrolment pension scheme
  • A supportive, team environment
  • Opportunity to grow with a well-established and expanding company

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Contact Details:

Premier Coating & Converters Recruitment Team