Are you a skilled Mechanical Fitter with a passion for maintaining and optimising high‑performance systems? Do you want to play a vital role in ensuring the smooth, safe and reliable operation of our brewery and packaging processes?
We have a niche opportunity for an innovative and logical Mechanical Fitter to join our collaborative engineering team, responsible for maintaining and enhancing mechanical systems to meet production demands. The projects will directly contribute to the production of high‑quality beer by minimising downtime, driving efficiency and implementing innovative solutions.
You'll collaborate with cross‑functional teams to troubleshoot issues, optimise processes and ensure compliance with safety standards in a fast‑paced brewery environment.
Responsibilities
* Ensure smooth operation of brewing and packaging machinery, minimising downtime and optimising performance.
* Diagnose, repair and prevent mechanical faults to maintain continuous production.
* Install and modify machinery and equipment as required.
* Uphold health, safety and hygiene standards in all engineering activities.
* Maintain accurate maintenance records and equipment data for compliance.
* Apply current engineering techniques and best practices to improve operations.
* Ensure compliance with regulations and support quality improvement initiatives.
* Participate in team meetings, briefings and training sessions.
* Perform additional engineering tasks as reasonably requested.
Qualifications
* Demonstrable mechanical experience in plant/production based operations.
* Completed a recognised apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering and achieved an NVQ level 3.
* Previous experience working on air systems and pneumatics essential.
* Welding qualifications an advantage.
* Previous experience working on electrical equipment is advantageous.
Diversity, equality and inclusion
Diversity, equality, and inclusion matter to Shepherd Neame. If you think you would be suited this role, we would welcome your application regardless of age, disability status, ethnicity, gender, religion or sexual orientation.
Shepherd Neame is Britain’s oldest brewer – an independent family business based in Faversham, Kent, with an award‑winning visitor centre, and more than 300 pubs and hotels across the South East and London.
Benefits
* Competitive wage with potential for overtime.
* 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays).
* A range of healthcare support, including virtual GP appointments.
* Annual flu jab.
* Access to flexible pay and financial wellbeing resources.
* Generous company pension plan (4× your salary, if you join the company pension scheme).
* Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and sick pay.
* Mental health and wellbeing support for all, including Mental Health First Aiders.
* 25 % discount on food and drink at Shepherd Neame Managed Houses.
* 25 % discount on overnight Managed House Hotel bookings.
* Up to 40 % discount on own‑brand beer and cider purchased from the Visitor Centre shop at Faversham.
* Instant access to discounts with high street retailers, supermarkets and more.
* Birthday Club exclusive offers and discounts.
* Drinks on us during monthly get‑togethers at the Visitor Centre, along with our summer and Christmas parties.
* Opportunities to develop and move within the Support Office, Brewery and our pubs.
* Reward and recognition platform – Sheps Hut.
* Support from Licensed Trade Charity for those working in the brewing industry.
* One additional day of paid leave per year to volunteer for a charity of your choice.
Working Hours
Full‑time, 37.5 hours per week across morning and afternoon shifts.
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