Electrically Biased Maintenance Engineer

Kaizen Global Group Ltd; Brompton; On-site; GBP 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Gillingham seeks an Electrically biased Maintenance Engineer to perform routine maintenance on production machinery, diagnose faults, and conduct quality inspections. The candidate should have a background in electrical and mechanical engineering, proven maintenance experience, and strong troubleshooting skills. This full-time role offers a salary of £47,500 per year and includes company pension benefits.

Benefits

Company pension

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a maintenance role.
• Strong electrical and mechanical knowledge including motors, drives, and gearboxes.
• Excellent diagnostic and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and preventative maintenance on production machinery.
• Diagnose and repair equipment faults quickly.
• Conduct quality inspections to meet manufacturing standards.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Mechanical knowledge

Troubleshooting skills

Communication skills

Safety knowledge

Education

Qualification in Electrical and/or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

18th Edition Electrical Course or equivalent

Tools

PLC systems

Production machinery

Job description

Overview

Electrically biased Maintenance Engineer required for a manufacturing company based in Gillingham. Full-time role with a treble shift pattern (W1: 06:00–14:30, W2: 01:45–22:15, W3: 22:00–06:30). Salary: £47,500 per year.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and preventative maintenance on production machinery to ensure optimal performance and reduce downtime.
• Diagnose and repair equipment faults quickly to minimise operational disruption.
• Conduct quality inspections to ensure high manufacturing standards are met.
• Collaborate with senior production team members to identify maintenance needs and process improvements.
• Ensure adherence to health and safety regulations to maintain a safe working environment.
• Work with the purchasing department to order necessary spare parts and maintain minimum stock levels for critical components.
• Coordinate calibration of production measuring equipment and maintain records for ISO audits and compliance.
• Assist in special assignments or projects as directed by the Production Manager to improve machine performance, process efficiency, safety and quality.

Qualifications & Skills

• Educational background: ideally a qualification in Electrical and/or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent, or appropriate apprenticeship.
• Certifications: ideally 18th Edition Electrical Course or equivalent.
• Experience: proven experience in a maintenance role.
• Technical knowledge: strong electrical and mechanical knowledge including motors, drives, gearboxes, pneumatics and PLC systems.
• Diagnostic skills: excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Physical ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Communication skills to collaborate effectively with teams across departments.
• Safety knowledge: solid understanding of health and safety practices and the ability to implement safe working practices.
• Flexibility: willingness to undertake special assignments and projects to improve operational efficiency, safety and quality.

Job Details

• Job Type: Full-time
• Location: Gillingham, on-site
• Benefits: Company pension