Engineering and Maintenance Technician

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 How to Apply To apply, please send your CV and a short covering note outlining your relevant experience to jakeward@pcc-ltd.com or contact us on 01264 358633 for an informal chat (ask for Bruce) about the role.