Job Description
Maintenance Engineer – Aerospace Manufacturing
Sittingbourne, KentFull-Time | PermanentSalary: Dependent on Experience
PWR Contacts: Sammy or Emily
We are recruiting for an experienced Maintenance Engineer to join a well-established and highly respected aerospace manufacturing business. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a critical engineering environment supporting high-spec production processes in a company that values quality, compliance, and continuous improvement.
The Role
As a Maintenance Engineer, you will play a key role in ensuring all plant equipment, machinery, and site facilities operate safely, efficiently, and in line with regulatory standards. This position combines hands-on maintenance with compliance, documentation, and contractor coordination responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities
* Diagnose faults, carry out repairs, and minimise downtime across plant equipment
* Ensure compliance with Health & Safety and environmental standards
* Conduct routine safety checks (e.g. fire alarms, emergency systems)
* Perform planned preventative maintenance and site inspections
* Maintain accurate maintenance records, logs, and asset documentation
* Source and procure parts, tools, and consumables
* Coordinate subcontractors for servicing and statutory inspections
* Support continuous improvement initiatives across maintenance processes
* Work safely at height when required
About You
* Strong mechanical maintenance background (essential)
* Electrical knowledge or qualifications (desirable)
* Experience within manufacturing, engineering, or industrial environments
* Knowledge of compliance and regulatory standards
* Welding experience (advantageous)
* Forklift licence (desirable)
* Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure
* Good IT skills and confident with documentation/reporting
Key Competencies
* Multi-skilled engineering capability (mechanical and/or electrical)
* Maintenance planning and fault-finding expertise
* Strong organisational and communication skills
* Experience with audits, compliance, and reporting
* Continuous improvement mindset
Working Hours
* Monday – Thursday: 7:30am – 4:00pm
* Friday: 7:30am – 1:30pm
Why Apply?
* Join a stable and growing engineering business within a specialist manufacturing sector
* Work in a collaborative, team-focused environment
* Opportunity for long-term career progression and development
* Be part of a business committed to high-quality engineering standards