Maintenance Engineer

New Appointments Group Ltd; Whitstable; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

New Appointments Group Ltd is seeking an experienced Maintenance Engineer to join a busy team supporting manufacturing equipment and site facilities. The role covers planned maintenance, reactive repairs, improvement projects and continuous improvement activities.

You will ensure equipment reliability, minimise downtime and help drive site efficiency across the operation. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in maintenance engineering, strong fault-finding skills and experience with PLCs and CNC

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a maintenance engineering role.
• Strong fault-finding skills across electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Experience with CNC machinery, automation, injection moulding or plating equipment.
• Good IT skills with maintenance management systems.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on machinery and site facilities.
• Diagnose electrical and mechanical faults and repair equipment as required.
• Respond to breakdowns promptly to minimise downtime.
• Use the CMMS system to manage tasks and maintain records.
• Assist with new equipment installations and site improvement projects.

Skills

Fault-finding

Maintenance planning

Problem solving

Strong communication

Independent working

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Engineering

GCSE Maths & English

Engineering apprenticeship completed

IOSH Working Safely

Tools

CMMS

RAMS

PLC control systems

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Maintenance Engineer to join a busy maintenance team, supporting the smooth operation of manufacturing equipment and site facilities. This is a varied hands‑on role involving planned preventative maintenance, reactive breakdown repairs, continuous improvement activities and project work.

You will play a key role in ensuring equipment reliability, minimising downtime and supporting operational efficiency across the site.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on machinery, plant and site facilities.
• Diagnose electrical and mechanical faults, repairing equipment and replacing components where required.
• Respond promptly to breakdowns and minimise production downtime.
• Use the CMMS system to manage maintenance tasks, prioritise workloads and maintain accurate maintenance records.
• Support condition‑based monitoring activities and identify improvement opportunities.
• Install, maintain and test electrical and mechanical equipment, including control panels and fixed installations.
• Work on hydraulic, pneumatic and PLC‑controlled equipment.
• Interpret electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic schematics and engineering drawings.
• Support ongoing continuous improvement initiatives to improve equipment performance and reliability.
• Assist with new equipment installations, site improvement projects and sustainability initiatives.
• Maintain engineering tools and equipment to a high standard.
• Coordinate with contractors where required, including reviewing RAMS and issuing permits to work.
• Assist with sourcing spare parts and processing purchase orders.
• Support facilities maintenance, including buildings, utilities and infrastructure.
• Carry out risk assessments and contribute to the development of safe systems of work.
• Work collaboratively with production and engineering teams to ensure maintenance priorities are achieved.
• Provide overtime support when required to meet business needs.

What We're Looking For

• NVQ Level 3 in an Engineering discipline (or equivalent).
• GCSE Grade 5 (or equivalent) in Maths and English.
• A minimum of 5 years' experience in a maintenance engineering role.
• Strong electrical and mechanical fault‑finding skills.
• Experience working with hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and electrical schematics.
• Good IT skills with experience using maintenance management systems.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently.
• A proactive, organised and solutions‑focused approach.
• Completed an engineering apprenticeship.
• IOSH Working Safely or similar Health & Safety qualification.
• Experience with CNC machinery, automation, injection moulding or plating equipment.
• Knowledge of PLCs and industrial automation systems.

What You'll Need

You will be a motivated Maintenance Engineer who enjoys solving problems, working as part of a team and taking ownership of maintenance activities. You'll be comfortable balancing planned maintenance with reactive repairs while continually looking for ways to improve equipment performance and site efficiency.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment in line with the Equality Act 2010. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.