Lubrication & Maintenance Engineer - Own the Schedule

KHR - Recruitment Specialists; Snodland; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive salary

Onsite gym and canteen

Breakout area with table tennis and池

Employee wellbeing activities

Private medical cover

Job summary

KHR - Recruitment Specialists presents a Junior Maintenance Engineer role near Maidstone. The position focuses on maintaining lubrication schedules, monitoring systems, and supporting plant reliability. Occasional overtime may be required, with a Mon-Fri 8:00–16:30 schedule.

You will work with the Reliability Engineer to drive preventative maintenance, identify oil losses, and lead contractors during shutdowns, while using SAP for reporting and keeping COSHH documentation up to date.

Qualifications

• Experience with lubricating, oiling, and greasing equipment is desirable.
• Experience with bearings and hydraulics is advantageous.
• Engineering experience is desirable but not essential; training offered.
• Understanding of preventative maintenance and condition-based monitoring is important.

Responsibilities

• Own the lubrication schedule and follow it closely, updating as needed.
• Identify and minimise oil losses and keep accurate topping records.
• Keep lubrication systems clean to control contamination and aid leak detection.
• Undertake risk assessments and Safe Systems of Work for engineering tasks.
• Lead contractors on planned shutdown days to complete schedules.
• Ensure automated oil/grease systems remain topped up with correct lubricant.
• Use SAP and reporting tools to log defects, schedule progress, and stock checks.
• Label and document lubricants used on site, including tanks and drums.

Skills

Lubrication

Bearings

Hydraulics

Engineering experience

Preventative maintenance

Condition monitoring

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Team player / independent

Tools

SAP

Job description

KHR - Recruitment Specialists presents a Junior Maintenance Engineer role near Maidstone. The position focuses on maintaining lubrication schedules, monitoring systems, and supporting plant reliability. Occasional overtime may be required, with a Mon-Fri 8:00–16:30 schedule.

You will work with the Reliability Engineer to drive preventative maintenance, identify oil losses, and lead contractors during shutdowns, while using SAP for reporting and keeping COSHH documentation up to date.