Maintenance Engineer

The Collective Network; Aylesham; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing business in Aylesham is seeking a Maintenance Engineer. You'll perform planned and reactive maintenance across a fast-paced site, working a 4on 4off shift pattern. Ideal candidates possess a Level 3 qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and have a proactive mindset with solid problem-solving skills. This is a great opportunity to join a supportive team focused on internal development and growth.

Qualifications

• Proven maintenance experience within a fast-moving manufacturing environment.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Multi-skilled or solid electrical bias with mechanical understanding.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out both planned and reactive maintenance across the manufacturing site.
• Responding quickly to minimize downtime.
• Working with production teams to ensure efficient operations.
• Identifying improvements to futureproof performance.

Skills

Fault-finding skills

Problem-solving skills

Proactive mindset

Multi-skilled approach

Education

Level 3 qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Overview

Maintenance Engineer – Commutable from Dover, Aylesham, Eastry. Up to £52,000 DOE.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a thriving and well-established manufacturing business that produces market-leading products.

You'll be joining an expanding and supportive engineering team at a time of real investment and growth. Working a 4on 4off rotating shift pattern (days and nights), you'll play a key role in maintaining smooth operations across the site. With a strong emphasis on internal development and progression, this business is looking for engineers who want to be part of something long-term and impactful.

What you'll be doing

• Carrying out both planned and reactive maintenance across a fast-paced manufacturing site
• Responding quickly and effectively to minimise downtime
• Working closely with production teams to support smooth and efficient operations
• Identifying and delivering improvements to help futureproof performance

What you'll need

• Level 3 qualification in either Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• Proven maintenance experience within a fast-moving manufacturing environment
• A proactive mindset with strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
• A multi-skilled approach - or a solid electrical bias with mechanical understanding

If you're looking to take the next step in your engineering career with a business that's growing, investing, and truly values its team - click apply now to find out more!