Maintenance Engineer

E3recruitment; Gravesend; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in Gravesend is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to support plant-wide maintenance. The role includes ensuring efficient machine operations and conducting repairs. Candidates should have a recognised engineering qualification and strong health & safety awareness. This position offers a competitive salary of circa £43,500 and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive Pension

Employee Benefits Package

Training and career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Recognised Engineering Apprenticeship & Qualification or equivalent (NVQ, City and Guilds).
• High degree of Health & Safety awareness.
• Ability to fault find and repair machinery.

Responsibilities

• Provide plant-wide maintenance service and support.
• Monitor and supply engineering support for machine set-up and changeovers.

Skills

Fault finding

Health & Safety awareness

Repair solutions

Education

Recognised Engineering Apprenticeship & Qualification

Job description

The Maintenance Engineer vacancy is working with a market leading Blue Chip Manufacturing firm in the Gravesend area of Kent. The position offers excellent opportunities for both training and career development working with a good mix of PPM and reactive taskings.

What’s in it for your as a Maintenance Engineer:

• Hours of work – Week 1 – Monday – Friday 6am-3pm // Week 2 – Monday – Thursday 12pm -10pm
• Salary – Circa £43,500 per annum
• Location – Gravesend, Kent
• OT paid at 1.5 and 2x
• Completive Pension
• Employee Benefits Package
• Training and career development opportunities

Main Duties & Responsibilities of Maintenance Engineer include:

• Providing plant-wide maintenance service, departmental support and repairs ensuring that all production targets are maintained – maintaining factory manufacturing machinery
• Monitor & supply Engineering support of machine set-up & changeovers to ensure that the product conforms to any quality assurance standards and ensuring changeovers are as efficient as possible.

Experience and Qualifications Required for Maintenance Engineer:

• Recognised Engineering Apprenticeship & Qualification or equivalent, e.g. NVQ, City and Guilds, ONC, BTEC or above – Mechanical or Electrical
• High degree of Health & Safety awareness.
• Ability to fault find, repair and provide solutions to problems.

This position would suit Multi-Skilled Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Maintenance Electrician and Maintenance Fitter