Maintenance Engineer (electrical bias) - 1343

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Maintenance Engineer (electrical bias) for a permanent, full-time role in Hoo, Rochester. Responsibilities include performing reactive and planned maintenance on machinery, managing spare parts inventory, and ensuring safety compliance. Ideal candidates will have a completed Electrical Engineering apprenticeship and strong teamwork skills. The role is strictly site-based with rotating shifts.

Benefits

Discretionary Bonus Scheme

25 days holiday, increasing to 27 after 5 years

Pension Scheme

Secure on-site parking

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical, fault-finding, and problem-solving abilities.
• Commitment to working within a safety-focused culture.

Responsibilities

• Perform reactive and planned maintenance on all machinery.
• Track and complete all PPM tasks.
• Conduct routine safety inspections to support a Safety-First culture.

Skills

Strong communication and teamwork skills

Analytical and fault-finding abilities

Good working knowledge of Mitsubishi PLCs

Basic mechanical skills

Education

Completed Electrical Engineering apprenticeship

ONC/BTEC, HNC/BTEC or equivalent in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Mitsubishi PLCs

Fanuc Robotics Programming

ABB Robotics Programming

Job description

Job Reference: 1343

Job Location: Hoo, Rochester

Job Salary: Competitive

Job Type: Permanent

Our Client requires an experienced Maintenance Engineer (electrical bias), this is a permanent, full-time position.

Salary: Competitive – discussed on initial phone call – monthly pay

Hours: Rotating shifts – Monday to Friday: 6am to 2pm / 2pm to 10pm

Location: Hoo

Benefits include:

• Discretionary Bonus Scheme.
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays. Increasing to 27 days after completion of 5 continuous years’ service.
• Pension Scheme.
• Secure on-site parking.
• Full-time, Permanent, Site based no remote working available

Maintenance Engineer Key Responsibilities

• Perform both reactive and planned maintenance on all machinery.
• Track, organise, and complete all PPM tasks.
• Maintain accurate records within the MaintainX system.
• Coordinate contractors and oversee machine servicing.
• Manage spare parts inventory for all equipment.
• Track and organise service and contractor documentation.
• Conduct routine safety inspections to support a Safety-First culture.
• Support Production teams when required.
• Participate in an Out-of-Hours Call Out rota.
• Contribute to continuous improvement projects.

Maintenance Engineer Requirements

• Completed Electrical Engineering apprenticeship or similar with relevant experience.
• ONC/BTEC, HNC/BTEC, or equivalent in Electrical Engineering.
• Proven experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Good working knowledge of Mitsubishi PLCs & HMIs.
• Strong analytical, fault-finding, and problem-solving abilities.
• Knowledge of electric motors and pneumatics.
• Basic mechanical skills.
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgement.
• Commitment to working within a safety-focused culture.

Maintenance Engineer desirable skills/experience

• Experience with Fanuc Robotics Programming.
• Experience with Fanuc CNC Programming.
• Experience with ABB Robotics Programming.