Maintenance Engineer

Maintenance Engineer

Location: Dorset

Salary: Competitive + Benefits

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Maintenance Engineer | Electrical & Mechanical Maintenance | Manufacturing, based in Bournemouth

Are you a skilled Maintenance Engineer looking for a new challenge within a successful manufacturing environment? Do you have experience carrying out electrical and mechanical maintenance, fault finding, and preventative maintenance on production equipment?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Maintenance Engineer to join a well-established manufacturer based in Bournemouth, with a reputation for engineering excellence. Working as part of the Operations team, you will play a key role in maintaining and improving the reliability of production machinery, factory services, and site infrastructure.

The Bournemouth based Maintenance Engineer Role

As a Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for delivering both planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive breakdown support across a broad range of manufacturing equipment. You will diagnose electrical and mechanical faults, carry out repairs, and support continuous improvement initiatives to maximise equipment uptime and productivity.

Key Responsibilities

Carry out electrical, electronic and mechanical fault finding and repairs on production machinery
Perform planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities in line with maintenance schedules
Maintain and repair machinery, factory services and electrical equipment to a high standard
Support the installation, inspection and maintenance of site electrical infrastructure
Undertake Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) activities where required
Identify root causes of equipment failures and implement corrective actions
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve machinery reliability and performance
Adhere to all health and safety policies and procedures
Support general building and facilities maintenance activities as required

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

Essential Skills & Experience

Experience working within a manufacturing or production environment
Strong electrical and mechanical maintenance experience
Proven fault-finding and diagnostic skills
Knowledge of electro-mechanical systems, including hydraulics, pneumatics and industrial controls
Experience carrying out preventative and reactive maintenance activities
Understanding of PLC-controlled equipment and industrial automation systems
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify long-term solutions to recurring issues
HNC, HND, Degree or equivalent engineering qualification
A proactive approach to continuous improvement and equipment reliabilityDesirable Skills

Experience maintaining CNC machinery
IPAF licence (training can be provided)What's on Offer?

Competitive salary and benefits package
Stable, long-term career opportunity with a successful manufacturing business
Ongoing training and professional development
Exposure to a wide range of advanced manufacturing and automation technologies
Supportive and collaborative working environment
Opportunities to contribute to continuous improvement and engineering projects

If you are keen and would like to find out more information about this opportunity please send over an updated cv Nicola at (url removed) or call (phone number removed)
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed