Maintenance Technician Location: Poole
Salary: Competitive pay
Shifts: Double Days (rotating)

Holt Engineering is working with a well-established manufacturing business looking to strengthen its maintenance team with an experienced Maintenance Technician.

This is a solid opportunity for someone who takes pride in keeping CNC machinery running at its best and wants to be part of a well-organised, forward-thinking production environment.

The Role
As a Maintenance Technician, you’ll take ownership of keeping all plant and CNC equipment in top condition.

You’ll be:

- Carrying out planned preventive maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs.
- Diagnosing and fixing faults on CNC machinery and wider production kit.
- Supporting continuous improvement work to boost reliability and uptime.
- Getting involved in machinery upgrades and process improvements.
- Ensuring all work meets health & safety standards.
- Working closely with production teams to minimise downtime and keep output steady.

About You
To succeed as a Maintenance Technician, you’ll need:

- Proven hands-on experience maintaining and repairing CNC machinery — essential.
- A recognised qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (Apprenticeship, NVQ, City & Guilds, or equivalent).
- Strong fault-finding ability across electrical and mechanical systems.
- Previous maintenance experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
- A proactive approach with solid problem-solving skills and clear communication.
- Willingness to work on a rotating Double Days shift pattern.

What’s on Offer

- Competitive pay with overtime available.
- A supportive, team-driven culture within a stable, growing company.
- Ongoing training and development to keep your skills sharp.

 
If you’re a skilled Maintenance Technician who enjoys getting stuck into CNC machinery maintenance and wants a role with long-term stability and variety, we’d like to hear from you.
Apply today or get in touch with Kate Taylor at Holt Engineering for more details.