Job Description
About the Job
? Role | Maintenance Engineer
Areas | Planned Maintenance, Fault Finding, Plant Operations
Tech | Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Conveyors, PLCs
Based | Rochester, Kent
Remote | On-site
Offer | £50,000
Hi
We’re working with our client, a well-established recycling and waste processing business, who are looking to appoint a Maintenance Engineer to support the day-to-day running of their site in Rochester.
This is a hands-on role within a busy plant environment, ensuring equipment and machinery are operating safely, efficiently, and in line with compliance standards.
As a Maintenance Engineer, you will:
* Carry out planned preventative maintenance across plant and equipment
* Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults
* Respond to breakdowns and minimise downtime across the site
* Work on conveyors, shredders, compactors and associated machinery
* Support continuous improvement of plant performance and reliability
* Ensure all maintenance work is completed in line with health and safety standards
* Liaise with contractors and support servicing and compliance activities
* Maintain accurate maintenance records and reports
What we’re looking for:
* Experience within a recycling, waste, manufacturing or process plant environment
* Strong mechanical and electrical fault finding skills
* Experience working with hydraulics, pneumatics and conveyors
* Basic PLC knowledge and fault finding capability
* A hands-on, proactive approach to maintenance
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team
* Strong understanding of health and safety within an industrial setting
What we offer:
* Salary of £50,000
* Stable and growing business environment
* Opportunity to work on a varied and technical plant
* Support for ongoing development and training
* Long-term career progression opportunities