Maintenance Engineer

ATA Recruitment; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in Sittingbourne is seeking a skilled Maintenance Engineer. The role involves managing electrical maintenance on advanced machinery and provides industry-leading training along with job security. Ideal for those passionate about engineering and committed to continuous improvement.

Benefits

Training and Development

5% KPI bonus

Pension matched 10% contribution

Life cover

Employee benefits program

Qualifications

• Electrically qualified and adaptable.
• Proven experience as a maintenance engineer in manufacturing.
• Strong fault-finding skills using schematics.

Responsibilities

• Carry out electrical maintenance across site machinery.
• Fault-finding, diagnostics, and safe repair of electrical systems.
• Support compliance with electrical safety regulations.

Skills

Electrical Maintenance

Fault-finding

PLC Skills

Proactive Mindset

Diagnostic Tools

Education

Recognised electrical apprenticeship or equivalent

Job description

Maintenance Engineer

This Days based Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer vacancy offers a salary of £47,171 + 5% KPI bonus.

This Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer is based in the Sittingbourne area. The role is working on DAYS ONLY, 4 on 4 off, 12hr shift.

What’s in it for you as Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer?

• TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT - Our client aims to operate to world-class standards and the successful candidate will be required to commit to a focused programme of training and development program.
• Salary circa £47,171per annum, plus 5% KPI bonus,pension matched up 10% contribution by the company, life cover, employee benefits program.
• The shift pattern is DAYS ONLY, 4 on 4 off

An established and fast-growing manufacturer in Sittingbourne is seeking a skilledmaintenance engineerwith a strong electrical background. This role is perfect for someone who wants to work with advanced machinery, develop PLC skills, and be part of a business that heavily invests in its engineering team.

About the Role

As amaintenance engineer, you will work on a busy production site that produces over 2 million units annually. Your role will involve breakdown response, planned preventative maintenance (PPM), and supporting long-term improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carrying out electrical maintenance across site machinery, including conveyors, kiln cars, robotics, and extruders
• Reducing downtime and improving machine efficiency
• Fault-finding, diagnostics, and safe repair of electrical systems
• Supporting compliance with electrical safety regulations and promoting safe working practices
• Being actively involved in TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) projects
• Learning and applying skills to operate production machinery post-maintenance

What We’re Looking For

To succeed as amaintenance engineerin this role, you’ll need to be electrically qualified, adaptable, and committed to continuous improvement.

Required Experience:

• Recognised electrical apprenticeship or equivalent (ex-forces experience welcomed)
• Proven experience as amaintenance engineerin manufacturing or a similar environment
• Confident fault-finding using schematics and electrical diagnostic tools
• Proactive mindset and the ability to work under pressure
• A passion for engineering and developing new technical skills (PLC training provided)

Why This Role?

This is a fantastic opportunity for amaintenance engineerwho’s eager to grow in a stable, well-supported environment. You’ll receive industry-leading training, including Siemens PLC courses, and benefit from long-term job security with a business investing in its people and its future.

Whether you're an experiencedmaintenance engineeror someone looking to take their electrical expertise into a high-performing environment, this is a role with real potential.

Ready to take the next step in your career as amaintenance engineer?

ATA is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation