Maintenance Engineer

Elis UK Ltd; Gravesend; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary

29 Days Holiday

Pension

Training and development

Job summary

Elis UK Ltd is seeking a skilled Engineer to join our Northfleet site, ensuring safe, reliable operation through planned and reactive maintenance. You’ll diagnose faults, carry out repairs, and work with Operations to minimise downtime while contributing ideas for site improvements.

We value hands-on problem solving, strong electrical and mechanical skills, and a safety-first approach. Training and development are available within an international organisation that supports its people.

Qualifications

• Engineering experience within manufacturing environments.
• Strong practical mechanical and electrical engineering skills.
• Ability to diagnose faults and interpret engineering drawings.
• Proactive, safety-focused with good decision-making.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.
• Attention to detail with accurate CMMS record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned, preventative and reactive maintenance across site machinery, equipment and infrastructure.
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults, identify root causes and implement repairs.
• Maintain equipment and site infrastructure to high standard for reliability.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability and site performance.
• Collaborate with Production and other site teams and communicate effectively.
• Ensure all activities comply with safety requirements and standards.
• Complete inspections and maintenance records using the CMMS system.
• Support improvement projects and equipment upgrades.

Job description

About Elis

Elis is an international leader in textile, hygiene and facility services, helping businesses across a wide range of industries to operate safely, sustainably and efficiently. With a presence in 29 countries and a team of around 52,000 people, we combine the scale and stability of an international organisation with the opportunity to build a rewarding and long-term career.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We believe in investing in our people, recognising their contribution and giving them the opportunity to develop, progress and build careers they can be proud of.

At Elis, you'll be part of a culture built on trust, respect and collaboration, where your ideas and contribution are valued. We want our people to have a voice, and our commitment to listening and acting on employee feedback was recognised when Elis UK won Best Employee Engagement Experience Initiative at the 2024 CIPD People Management Awards for our Employee Voice programme.

With opportunities across operations, engineering, logistics, sales and our head office support functions, there are many ways to develop your career with Elis.

The Opportunity

We're looking for a skilled, hands-on Engineer to join our team at our Northfleet site, playing an important role in keeping our operation running safely, efficiently and reliably.

Working within our Engineering team, you'll support the performance and reliability of our site, machinery and equipment through planned and preventative maintenance, breakdown repairs, fault-finding and remedial engineering works.

This is a varied engineering role within a fast-paced operational environment where your technical knowledge and problem-solving skills can make a genuine difference. You'll work closely with our operational teams to minimise downtime, improve equipment performance and help keep our site moving.

You'll also have the opportunity to contribute ideas, support site improvements and develop your skills as part of a business that believes in investing in its people.

What You'll Be Doing

Your responsibilities will include:

• Keeping our operation moving – Carry out planned, preventative and reactive maintenance across site machinery, equipment and infrastructure to maximise reliability and minimise downtime.
• Fault-finding and problem-solving – Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults, identify root causes and implement effective repairs and solutions safely and efficiently.
• Maintaining our assets – Help ensure our equipment and site infrastructure are maintained to a high standard and operating as efficiently as possible.
• Improving performance – Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, efficiency and overall site performance.
• Working with Operations – Build strong relationships with Production and other site teams, responding to engineering requirements and communicating effectively when issues arise.
• Putting safety first – Ensure engineering activities are carried out in line with site Health & Safety requirements, safe systems of work and relevant engineering standards.
• Maintaining high standards – Complete inspections, PPM records and engineering documentation accurately using our CMMS system.
• Supporting improvement projects – Contribute to equipment upgrades, remedial works and wider engineering projects that improve the operation for the future.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for a practical Engineer who enjoys getting to the root of a problem and working in a busy operational environment.

• Engineering experience – Around 3 years' experience within a manufacturing, production or process-driven environment.
• Multi-skilled capability – Strong practical mechanical and electrical engineering skills.
• Technical knowledge – Experience working with areas such as electrical circuits, pneumatics and hydraulics.
• Fault-finding expertise – A logical and methodical approach to diagnosing problems, with the ability to interpret relevant engineering drawings and schematics.
• A proactive approach – Self-motivated, comfortable making decisions and able to react quickly to operational requirements.
• A safety-first mindset – An understanding of safe engineering practices and the importance of identifying and communicating potential risks.
• Strong communication and teamwork – The ability to build effective working relationships with Engineering, Production and colleagues across the wider site.
• Attention to detail – Comfortable maintaining accurate PPM and maintenance records using a CMMS system.

Great to Have

You don't need to tick every box. Experience or qualifications in any of the following would be an advantage:

• Engineering NVQ Level 3 or 4, BTEC, City & Guilds, HND or equivalent
• An apprentice-trained engineering background
• Industrial laundry or another high-volume production environment
• IOSH Managing Safely

What We Offer

• A competitive salary
• 29 Days Holiday
• Pension
• Training and ongoing development
• Opportunities to progress your career within Elis
• The stability and opportunities that come with being part of an international organisation
• A supportive working environment where your ideas and contribution matter