Facilities Maintenance Technician

Tailor Made Resources Limited; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Tailor Made Resources Limited is seeking a hands-on Facilities Maintenance Technician to support our food production site. You will perform routine and preventative maintenance on facilities and equipment, coordinate with contractors and uphold safety and quality standards.

The role offers a permanent, Monday–Friday schedule with regular hours. You will work across buildings, grounds and equipment and contribute to continuous improvements to improve reliability and site performance.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Facilities Maintenance Technician or similar role.
• Good understanding of building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing & mechanical).
• Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting skills.
• Knowledge of workplace safety procedures and safe working practices.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritise and document records.
• Collaborative yet able to work independently.
• Good interpersonal communication with colleagues, contractors and other departments.
• Basic IT literacy for maintenance records and reporting.
• Willingness to undertake hands-on maintenance and physical work.
• Relevant maintenance qualifications or certifications are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine maintenance and repairs across site facilities, buildings and equipment.
• Identify faults, respond to breakdowns and complete maintenance tasks promptly.
• Conduct regular inspections of buildings, grounds and equipment for safety and compliance.
• Coordinate with external contractors to complete maintenance work safely.
• Keep accurate records of maintenance activities, repairs and inspections.
• Monitor maintenance supplies and equipment to ensure availability.
• Support development of maintenance procedures and continuous improvement.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene and site cleanliness.
• Respond quickly to urgent maintenance requests to keep operations running.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Technical knowledge

Problem solving

Health & safety

Organisation

Teamwork

Communication

IT skills

Practical approach

Qualifications

Education

Relevant maintenance qualifications

Job description

The Opportunity

Are you a hands‑on, proactive Maintenance Technician looking for a role where you can make a real difference to site efficiency, safety and day‑to‑day operations?

Our client, an established food production business, is looking for reliable and experienced Facilities Maintenance Technicians to join their team on a permanent basis.

This is a varied role where you’ll play an important part in maintaining the site’s facilities and equipment, ensuring everything operates safely, efficiently and with minimal disruption to production.

You’ll work closely with colleagues across the business and external contractors, helping maintain high standards of safety, compliance and operational performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilities Maintenance: Carry out routine maintenance and repairs across site facilities, buildings and equipment to ensure optimal operation.
• Reactive & Preventative Maintenance: Identify faults, respond to breakdowns and complete maintenance tasks promptly to minimise operational disruption.
• Inspections & Safety: Conduct regular inspections of buildings, grounds and equipment, identifying potential issues and ensuring compliance with Health & Safety requirements.
• Contractor Management: Coordinate with external contractors and specialist service providers to complete maintenance work safely and effectively.
• Records & Reporting: Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, repairs and inspections, ensuring all relevant information is documented.
• Equipment & Stock Management: Monitor and maintain maintenance supplies, tools and equipment, ensuring resources are available when required.
• Continuous Improvement: Support the development of maintenance procedures and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reliability and site standards.
• Food Safety & Hygiene: Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene and cleanliness, following company policies, legal requirements and industry best practice.
• Emergency Response: Respond promptly to urgent maintenance requests, helping ensure the site remains safe and operational.

What You'll Bring

• Maintenance Experience: Previous experience as a Facilities Maintenance Technician or in a similar maintenance‑based role.
• Technical Knowledge: A good understanding of building systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing and mechanical equipment.
• Problem‑Solving: Strong fault‑finding and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to identify issues and implement effective solutions.
• Health & Safety: An understanding of workplace safety procedures and the importance of maintaining a safe working environment.
• Organisation: The ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritise workloads and maintain accurate records.
• Teamwork: A collaborative approach, with the ability to work independently while supporting the wider team.
• Communication: Good interpersonal skills and the confidence to liaise with colleagues, contractors and other departments.
• IT Skills: Basic computer skills for maintenance records, reporting and communication.
• Practical Approach: Comfortable undertaking hands‑on maintenance duties and physical work when required.
• Qualifications: Relevant maintenance qualifications, certifications or vocational training would be advantageous.

Why Apply?

• Stability: Secure a permanent position within an established and growing food production business.
• Variety: Enjoy a broad role covering building maintenance, equipment repairs, inspections and preventative maintenance.
• Impact: Play an important part in keeping the site safe, efficient and running smoothly.
• Team Environment: Work alongside an experienced team, with opportunities to develop your technical skills and knowledge.
• Consistent Hours: Enjoy a regular Monday–Friday working pattern, 8:00am–5:00pm.
• Career Development: An opportunity to build your experience within a busy operational environment and contribute to ongoing site improvements.

If you're a practical, reliable and motivated maintenance professional looking for a permanent opportunity where you can put your skills to good use, we'd love to hear from you