Key Recruitment Ltd

2 job(s) at Key Recruitment Ltd

Key Recruitment Ltd Southampton, Hampshire
Aug 07, 2026
Full time
Job Title Marine Field Service Engineer Totton, Southampton. 8.00am - 4.00pm Monday - Friday 40 Hours Overtime thereafter Reporting to Workshop Director Travel required Extensive travel expected My client is a business specialising in the repair and service of marine exhaust gas turbochargers for the shipping industry. With offices/ workshops and partners across the globe, they offer 24/7 top service to customers worldwide. About the role Due to constant growth and development, we have an exciting new opportunity within our engineering team. The position involves extensive international travel, and flexibility is expected from the post holder. Job Title: Field Service Engineer Location : United Kingdom - Southampton Workshop, with expectation to travel to company's other workshops worldwide. Responsibilities Servicing and repair of exhaust gas turbochargers. Working on turbochargers installed in ships of all sizes and at land-based power plants. Minimising downtime is critical. There will be times when the engineer will be required to work on a job for a sustained period to meet the customer's needs Working in the company's workshop and live within commuting distance. About the Person A minimum of two years of experience working in a marine engineering position A minimum of two years of experience working on turbochargers manufactured by ABB/Accelleron, MAN or MET (essential) Experience of working on new generation turbochargers (desired) A problem solver and capable of working independently Prepared to spend periods of time away from home, including weekends with a flexible and positive attitude to work Experienced in using measuring equipment, recording results and comparing against expected data Excellent written and spoken English with report writing skills To hold a valid driving licence. Benefits Twenty-two days paid leave (plus public holidays) Private Pension Employee Health Plan Tools, uniform, personal protective equipment, mobile phone On-site parking.
Key Recruitment Ltd Petersfield, Hampshire
Aug 07, 2026
Contractor
Production Maintenance Team Leader 12 Month Fixed Term Contract 7.00pm - 7.00am Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday Petersfield Basic + Excellent Shift Premium My client is seeking an experienced Production Maintenance Team Leader. If you have a strong engineering background covering mechanical and electrical engineering with experience of leading maintenance teams within a fast-paced FMCG, pharmaceutical or manufacturing environments? This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a team of Production Maintenance Technicians, ensuring engineering support is delivered safely, efficiently and effectively while driving continuous improvement across manufacturing operations. This role is offered initially on a 12-month contract basis, working a night shift pattern of 7.00pm - 7.00am Monday - Thursday. A competitive shift premium is offered for this role. Key Responsibilities: Lead, coach and develop a team of Production Maintenance Technicians and Electricians. Plan and prioritise engineering activities to maximise equipment uptime and minimise production downtime. Drive Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) programmes and equipment lifecycle management. Manage team performance, attendance, training and development through regular reviews and coaching. Support production by providing responsive engineering support across a 24-hour manufacturing operation. Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to improve reliability, reduce waste and deliver cost savings. Collaborate with Production, Quality and other support functions to resolve engineering issues and achieve site KPIs. Ensure all engineering activities comply with Health & Safety, GMP and regulatory requirements. Lead engineering improvement projects and act as a subject matter expert across the business. Qualifications: Recognised Engineering Apprenticeship or equivalent vocational qualification. Previous experience leading engineering or maintenance teams within FMCG, pharmaceutical, cosmetics or a similar manufacturing environment. Strong mechanical and/or electrical engineering knowledge. Experience managing preventative maintenance programmes and engineering resources. Proven people management skills, including performance management, coaching and team development. Excellent communication, planning and organisational skills. Strong understanding of Health & Safety, GMP and continuous improvement methodologies. Ability to make informed decisions in a fast-paced production environment while maintaining high engineering standards.