Overview
Location: Whitstable • Job Type: Full-time • Salary: £35,000 to £36,000 DOE
Responsibilities
* Join the Whitstable site as a Maintenance Engineer to support internal customers, perform Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM), address equipment failures, and drive continuous improvements in manufacturing processes.
* Contribute to projects for new equipment installations, site regeneration, and sustainability improvements.
* Diagnose asset/component failures, repair or replace parts, and ensure equipment functions correctly.
* Complete PPM tasks, including Condition Based Monitoring, and coordinate remedial work resolutions.
* Utilise the CMMS to prioritise work, lead departmental morning meetings, and balance long-term actions with urgent short-term actions.
* Maintain professional interactions with departments, customers, and colleagues across engineering and production.
* Install and maintain electrical and mechanical plant and equipment, including control panels and fixed electrical installations.
* Support facilities maintenance, including buildings, roadways, and water systems.
* Interpret electrical/mechanical drawings, schematics, and operating instructions to support maintenance schedules.
* Manage documentation, records, and reporting within the maintenance database.
* Coordinate third-party activities, manage contractors, and process purchase orders.
* Develop and implement site services procedures, work instructions, and safe systems of work.
Required Skills & Qualifications
* Strong verbal and written communication skills.
* Broad technical skills with standard fault-finding techniques.
* Ability to interpret electrical wiring, hydraulic, and pneumatic diagrams.
* Proficient in using computers for logging daily activities, communicating with suppliers, and raising purchase orders.
* At least 5 years of experience in a similar role.
* Essential knowledge of engineering principles including electrical/electronic systems and fluid dynamics.
* NVQ level 3 in an Engineering discipline or equivalent.
* Desirable: Knowledge of CNC machinery, Injection Moulding, Automation, or Plating processes.
Benefits
* Competitive salary with opportunities for progression.
* Exposure to a variety of technical disciplines and advanced systems.
* Comprehensive training and development opportunities.
Health and Safety Responsibilities
* Ensure compliance with health and safety standards and cooperate on health and safety issues.
* Manage health and safety for all employees, contractors, and visitors in accordance with company policies.
Business Responsibilities
* Adhere to Work Instructions as identified in the Quality Systems Manual.
* Ensure compliance with all company policies.
How to Apply
To apply for the Maintenance Engineer position, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.
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