Job Title: Maintenance Engineer
Location: Whitstable Site - Maintenance Department
Salary: £33,000 - £35,000 per annum (depending on experience) + 25% shift premium and eligible for overtime
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time (37.5 hours per week)
Working Hours: Rotating shift pattern:
Week 1: Monday-Friday 6:00am-2:00pm
Week 2: Monday-Thursday 2:00pm-10:30pm, Friday 2:00pm-7:30pm
About the Role:
Amphenol is seeking a skilled Maintenance Engineer to join our Maintenance Team at our Whitstable site. In this role, you will be a key member of the team, supporting both reactive and planned maintenance across plant and facilities, as well as contributing to continuous improvement initiatives. You will also assist with projects such as new equipment installations, site regeneration activities, and sustainability improvements.
Key Responsibilities:
Diagnose, repair, and maintain electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
Perform Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM), including condition-based monitoring and follow-up on remedial works.
Respond promptly to breakdowns and unplanned maintenance issues.
Support installation and commissioning of new equipment and systems.
Work with internal teams and third-party contractors to ensure smooth operations and adherence to safety standards.
Maintain and document maintenance activities accurately in the CMMS system.
Support facilities maintenance including buildings, utilities, and communications systems.
Interpret technical drawings, schematics, and operating instructions to carry out maintenance tasks effectively.
Identify gaps in current processes and propose solutions to improve efficiency and performance.
Essential Qualifications & Experience:
GCSE Maths and English Grade 5 (or equivalent)
NVQ Level 3 in an Engineering discipline (or equivalent)
Minimum of 5 years' experience in a similar maintenance role
Strong technical knowledge across multiple engineering disciplines (electrical/electronic, hydraulics, pneumatics, water processes)
Skilled in fault-finding and interpreting technical diagrams
Competent in using computers for maintenance logs, purchase orders, and communication
Desirable:
Completed work-based apprenticeship in a similar role
Safety qualifications such as IOSH Working Safely
Discipline-specific qualifications, e.g., 18th Edition Wiring Regs
Knowledge of CNC machinery, Injection Moulding, Automation, or Plating processes
Training in software/automation systems