Maintenance Engineer

Morgan Jones Recruitment Consultants; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Maintenance Engineer for a competitive salary of £42,941.54 in Sittingbourne. You'll be responsible for planning and monitoring maintenance, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. The role involves troubleshooting machinery, conducting preventative maintenance, and training staff. Candidates should possess relevant qualifications, including a City & Guilds certification and 17th Edition electrical qualification, along with proven experience in maintenance roles. Enjoy a 4-on, 4-off night shift pattern with additional training opportunities.

Qualifications

• City & Guilds qualification or equivalent in a mechanical subject.
• 17th Edition electrical qualification required.
• Formal Health & Safety training certificate must be held.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and maintain the Site Preventative Maintenance Programme.
• Undertake preventative maintenance checks and condition monitoring.
• Minimise downtime by efficiently handling breakdowns and repairs.

Skills

Knowledge of HSE systems

Ability to work at height

Strong understanding of power tools

Education

City & Guilds qualification or equivalent

17th Edition electrical qualification

Formal Health & Safety training certificate

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Join a leading company as a Maintenance Engineer on a competitive salary of £42,941.54! Enjoy a 4-on, 4-off night shift pattern (6pm-6am) in Sittingbourne. Apply now to work with cutting-edge machinery and ensure smooth operations across the site!

Maintenance Engineer

Sittingbourne

Competitive salary: £42,941.54

Shifts - 4-on, 4-off night shifts (6pm-6am)

About the Role and Client

We are recruiting on behalf of our client for a skilled Maintenance Engineer. You will plan, monitor, and carry out maintenance and repairs on machinery, equipment, and buildings, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and maintain the Site Preventative Maintenance Programme
• Undertake preventative maintenance and condition monitoring checks
• Minimise downtime by efficiently handling breakdowns and repairs
• Complete production documentation and handover processes
• Monitor machinery performance and identify improvement opportunities
• Ensure compliance with risk assessments, method statements, and permits
• Troubleshoot and repair electro/mechanical packaging machinery
• Maintain building systems and ripening rooms
• Train production employees on machinery and equipment
• Perform general building maintenance and maintain asset registers
• Monitor contractor work and report misuse or malpractice

Candidate Requirements

• City & Guilds qualification or equivalent in a mechanical subject
• 17th Edition electrical qualification
• Formal Health & Safety training certificate
• Full driving licence
• Proven experience in maintenance roles
• Knowledge of HSE systems, COSHH regulations, and CDM regulations
• Ability to work at height and in confined spaces
• Strong understanding of power tools and general repairs
• Working knowledge of MS Office

Apply now