Maintenance Engineer

New Appointments Group Ltd; Borough of Swale; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a skilled Production Maintenance Engineer to join its team in Sittingbourne. You will be responsible for maintaining production equipment, developing maintenance schedules, and troubleshooting issues. Candidates should have an engineering apprenticeship or HNC, along with multi-skilled mechanical and electrical maintenance abilities. This role offers a chance to work in a dynamic environment with opportunities for professional advancement.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in a maintenance team.
• Multi-skilled in mechanical and electrical maintenance.
• Experience with robot programming is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair production equipment.
• Develop and follow preventative maintenance schedules.
• Troubleshoot faults and minimise downtime.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical maintenance

Troubleshooting

Preventative maintenance

Knowledge of pneumatic systems

Education

Engineering apprenticeship or HNC

Job description

Overview

Production Maintenance Engineer
Location: Sittingbourne | Hours: Rotating shifts, Monday to Friday

We're looking for a skilled Production Maintenance Engineer to join a busy team. You\'ll take charge of keeping production equipment running smoothly, carrying out preventative and reactive maintenance, troubleshooting issues, and helping improve machine performance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair production equipment.
• Develop and follow preventative maintenance schedules.
• Troubleshoot faults and minimise downtime.
• Keep accurate maintenance records and manage essential spare parts.
• Work safely and ensure all equipment meets health & safety standards.
• Support training of new team members and assist during absences or peak periods.

Skills & experience

• Engineering apprenticeship or HNC.
• Multi-skilled in mechanical and electrical maintenance.
• 3+ years\' experience in a maintenance team.
• Knowledge of pneumatic systems and industrial automation.

Desirable

• Desirable: experience with robot programming

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