Job Description

We are now looking for a
Facilities and CNC Maintenance Engineer
to join our team working for a better future.
The position is permanent, and the preferred location is in Havant, Portsmouth
What you will be doing
Hands on management of the facilities, infrastructure and assets of the WDSL business through effective employment of your own skills and a network of suppliers and subcontractors to ensure highest levels of availability are achievable in a safe, cost effective and world class manner.
Work in accordance with WDSL's goals and targets, and legislative/ statutory requirements and coordinates activities to meet objectives set for the area of responsibility.
To undertake any activity deemed reasonable and appropriate for this position.
As Facilities and CNC Maintenance Engineer, your work will focus on these responsibilities:

• Responsible for helping to improve and maintain the availability of all CNC and Manual machinery, plant and infrastructure at all WDSL facilities through a programme of Preventative Maintenance.
• To implement current HSE legislation including certification, monitoring and inspection in areas of responsibility.
• To assist in the maintenance of the building security of all WDSL facilities.
• To ensure the availability of facilities, equipment and machinery to maximise productivity of the business.
• To be actively be involved with the delivery of projects relating to facilities to schedule, cost and agreed requirements.
• Proactively be involved in the safe and effective day to day maintenance activities at all Wartsila Defence facilities.
• Be responsible for the availability of all machinery, plant and infrastructure at all Wartsila Defence facilities through a programme of Preventative Maintenance.
• Responsible for maintaining, improving and reporting of an appropriate suite of industrial recognised 'Key Performance Indicators'

To be successful in this role, we expect you to have:

• Minimum 7 - 10 years' experience in a maintenance / facilities management environment.
• Experienced in preventative (and reactive) maintenance of manual and CNC machining centres is a essential.
• Hands on experience of Hydraulics /Pneumatics /Electrics /Mechanical is advantageous.
• Proven experience of working within large and complex projects.
• Proven teamwork and lone working experience.
• PC Literate (Microsoft) and Complex Maintenance Programmes. SAP experience is desirable.

Why you and us?
We at Wartsila believe in empowerment, ownership and taking responsibility of our work. We support each other's growth, and co-creation is the true basis of our innovation. We have courage to see opportunities and take initiative.
We are authentic and honest, and we strongly believe in that by being your own true self you can accomplish so much more. We don't always get it right the first time, and if mistakes are made, we make sure to learn and grow from them. We want everyone to voice their opinions freely. That is why we have built an environment that empowers you and everyone around you, and where you can feel safe and cared for. Are you eager to be part of this ambition?
We have an amazing team and we are excited about our work and the impact it has on building sustainable societies. We are looking to find a colleague with this shared passion for smart technologies and a sustainable future.
Contact & next steps
We hope to hear from you soon, by submitting your application through our career's portal. We aim to keep you updated on the process throughout.
For further questions please reach out to Jess Baxter with any questions related to this position (only for questions from direct job applicants, applications through email will not be recorded or responded to).
Welcome to join us in shaping the decarbonisation of marine and energy!
Last application date: 17/10/2025
At Wartsila we value, respect and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their job-relevant merits and abilities.
Please note that according to Wartsila policy, voluntary consent for a security check may be required from candidates being considered for this position, depending on the applicable country.
This is Wartsila
Wartsila is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. Our team of 18,300 professionals, in more than 230 locations in 77 countries, shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. Read more on .
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