Maintenance Engineer

Rise Technical Recruitment; Rochester; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks a Maintenance Engineer for a growing manufacturing firm in Rochester. The ideal candidate will have a mechanical or electrical background, perform maintenance on high-end machinery, and enjoy structured training in a supportive environment with no weekend work. The role offers long-term career prospects and focuses on quality improvements.

Benefits

Structured training

Long-term career prospects

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in planned preventative maintenance and reactive maintenance.
• Skills in electrical and mechanical fault-finding including hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Aiming for a permanent position with long-term career prospects.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance on machinery.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns to ensure smooth production.
• Install and commission new machinery.

Skills

Mechanical engineering background

Electrical engineering background

Strong fault-finding skills

Job description

Overview

Maintenance Engineer
37,000 + 42,000 + Monday-Thursday + Training + Overtime
Rochester (Commutable from Maidstone, Sittingbourne, Gravesend and Surrounding Areas)

Are you a Mechanical or Electrical Engineer looking to join a forward-thinking manufacturer offering excellent work-life balance and the chance to develop your skills on specialist machinery?

This is a unique opportunity to work for a growing business where you will play a key role in maintaining and improving high-end injection moulding machines, robotics, and automation systems. You will benefit from structured training, opportunities for development, and a supportive team environment.

This company is recognised for its investment in people, strong safety culture, and long-term progression. They are seeking engineers who want to work in a stable, modern facility where quality, reliability, and continuous improvement are at the heart of operations.

In this role, you will carry out planned preventative maintenance, respond to breakdowns, and ensure production equipment runs smoothly and efficiently. You will also be involved in electrical and mechanical fault-finding, installation, and commissioning of new machinery.

This role is ideal for a multi-skilled engineer with maintenance experience looking for a permanent position with no weekend work and long-term career prospects.

The Role

• Planned preventative maintenance and reactive maintenance on injection moulding machinery, robotics, and automation equipment
• Electrical and mechanical fault-finding, including hydraulics and pneumatics
• Monday - Thursday Days

The Person

• Mechanical and/or Electrical engineering background
• Strong fault-finding skills
• Commutable to Rochester

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Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.