Maintenance Engineer - 1328

React Recruitment Ltd; Dartford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to support daily operations and programming of machines. The ideal candidate will have a background in lean manufacturing and electromechanical engineering. Responsibilities include ensuring production efficiency and maintaining quality standards. The position offers a competitive salary of £40,000 per annum, with 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Exposure to lean manufacturing techniques is essential.
• Experience with computerized manufacturing systems highly valued.
• Hands-on maintenance experience is a must.

Responsibilities

• Assist in day-to-day plant operations.
• Program machines and validate programs.
• Ensure production support while improving efficiencies.

Skills

Understanding lean manufacturing techniques

Understanding of computerised manufacturing systems (ERP, MRP)

Ability to work under pressure

Communication skills

Project management understanding

Education

Degree in electromechanical engineering

Job description

Overview

£40,000 + pa depending on experience/skill level

Job Type: Permanent

Our manufacturing Client on the outskirts of Dartford is seeking a Maintenance Engineer – the role is to assist in day-to-day plant operations, programming machines, validating programs and ensuring production is always supported. The successful candidate will continually improve manufacturing efficiencies by utilizing continuous improvement techniques whilst maintaining a high level of quality.

Job Details

Job role: Permanent, full time

Salary: £40,000+ pa depending on experience/skill level

Location: Near Dartford, Kent

Hours: 8am to 4pm, Monday to Friday – 37.5 hours per week

Holiday: 25 days + 8 BH

Key Skills and Qualifications

• Understanding lean manufacturing techniques.
• Understanding of computerised manufacturing systems (ERP, MRP).
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Able to communicate, both within the working group and the organisation.
• Understanding project management and prioritize multiple projects

Ideally degree educated – electromechanical

Able to write programs for a variety of machines

Hands on maintenance and problem solving experience

Experience within manufacturing (non food)