Hands-On Mechanical Maintenance Engineer Conveyor Systems

Interaction Recruitment; Tonbridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Interaction Recruitment PLC is seeking a hands-on Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer ( mechanically biased ) to join a busy warehouse site in Tonbridge. You will be responsible for maintaining and repairing a range of warehouse equipment, conveyors and automated systems, ensuring minimal downtime and efficient operation.

The role emphasises mechanical maintenance with electrical knowledge considered a plus; you will work in a team and also independently, with 4-day 12-hour shifts or 5-day

Qualifications

• Proven experience in mechanical maintenance or engineering.
• Experience with conveyors and warehouse machinery.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Experience in warehouse, distribution or manufacturing environment.
• Electrical knowledge is beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance.
• Diagnose, fault-find and repair mechanical breakdowns.
• Maintain and repair conveyor belts and related equipment.
• Work on automated systems and general warehouse machinery.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and minimise downtime.
• Identify potential mechanical issues and perform preventative repairs.
• Support the wider engineering team with daily maintenance activities.
• Ensure all work is completed safely and in line with site procedures.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Fault-finding

Conveyor systems

Warehouse machinery

Electrical knowledge

Teamwork/communication

Job description

Interaction Recruitment PLC is seeking a hands-on Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer ( mechanically biased ) to join a busy warehouse site in Tonbridge. You will be responsible for maintaining and repairing a range of warehouse equipment, conveyors and automated systems, ensuring minimal downtime and efficient operation.

The role emphasises mechanical maintenance with electrical knowledge considered a plus; you will work in a team and also independently, with 4-day 12-hour shifts or 5-day