Details:
- Salary: £44,200 - 44,300 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Kent
- Date: 3 days ago
Description:
£44,299 per annum | Multiple vacancies across Sittingbourne, Bridge and Linton, Kent | Day and night opportunities available
Current vacancies: Sittingbourne: 2 x days and 2 x nights | Bridge: 1 x days | Linton: 1 x days
Exact shift patterns will be confirmed during the recruitment process.
Ensure the reliability, safety and efficiency of production equipment and site infrastructure within a busy operational environment.
We are seeking experienced Maintenance Engineers to support the ongoing maintenance and performance of production machinery, building services and site equipment. You will deliver preventative maintenance, respond to breakdowns and help ensure equipment operates safely and efficiently while supporting continuous improvement across engineering practices.
Maintenance Engineer Key Responsibilities
Plan and deliver preventative maintenance activities across production machinery and site equipment.
Respond promptly to breakdowns and carry out repairs to minimise operational downtime.
Troubleshoot and maintain mechanical and electrical production equipment.
Monitor machinery performance and identify opportunities to improve reliability and efficiency.
Ensure engineering work complies with Health & Safety legislation, risk assessments and safe working procedures.
Maintain accurate maintenance and repair documentation.
Support the maintenance of building systems, utilities and site infrastructure.
Assist with contractor management and ensure external work meets required safety standards.
Support and guide production colleagues in the safe and correct use of machinery.Maintenance Engineer Key Skills and Experience
Recognised mechanical engineering qualification, such as City & Guilds or equivalent.
17th Edition electrical qualification.
Proven experience within an industrial, manufacturing or production maintenance environment.
Hands-on experience with PPM, breakdowns and fault finding on production machinery.
Strong mechanical and electrical maintenance capability.
Good understanding of Health & Safety and safe systems of work.
Experience within food, fresh produce, FMCG or another fast-paced manufacturing environment would be advantageous.
Full UK driving licence.
Good IT skills and confidence maintaining engineering documentation.Please note: Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, sponsorship is not available for these positions