Manufacturing Maintenance Engineer
Location: Sittingbourne
Salary: £42,941.54
Hours: 4-on, 4-off night shifts (6pm–6am)
Contract: Permanent
About the Role:
We are recruiting on behalf of our client for a skiled Maintenance Engineer. You will plan, monitor, and carry out maintenance and repairs on machinery, equipment, and buildings, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards and operational efficiency.
Responsibilities:
* Schedule and maintain the Site Preventative Maintenance Programme
* Undertake preventative maintenance and condition monitoring checks
* Minimise downtime by efficiently handling breakdowns and repairs
* Complete production documentation and handover processes
* Monitor machinery performance and identify improvement opportunities
* Ensure compliance with risk assessments, method statements, and permits
* Troubleshoot and repair electro/mechanical packaging machinery
* Maintain building systems and ripening rooms
* Train production employees on machinery and equipment
* Perform general building maintenance and maintain asset registers
* Monitor contractor work and report misuse or malpractice
Candidate Requirements:
* City & Guilds qualification or equivalent in a mechanical subject
* 17th Edition electrical qualification
* Formal Health & Safety training certificate
* Full driving licence
* Proven experience in maintenance roles
* Knowledge of HSE systems, COSHH regulations, and CDM regulations
* Ability to work at height and in confined spaces
* Strong understanding of power tools and general repairs
* Working knowledge of MS Office
Apply now to work with cutting-edge machinery and ensure smooth operations across the site