Maintenance Engineer - Shift

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited; Rochester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Maintenance Engineer - Shift in Rochester. This permanent position offers a competitive salary, training, and opportunities for progression. Responsibilities include maintaining automated machinery and supporting continuous improvement projects. Ideal candidates will have an electrical bias and strong PLC fault-finding skills, looking to develop in a forward-thinking manufacturing environment.

Benefits

Training and development

Competitive salary

Company benefits

Qualifications

• Experienced Maintenance Engineer with an electrical bias.
• Strong PLC fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Proactive and keen to develop technically.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair automated machinery, CNC, and robotics.
• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance across production lines.
• Support continuous improvement and technical development projects.
• Support with further technical training.

Skills

PLC fault-finding

Problem-solving skills

Hands-on approach

Education

18th Edition qualification

Job description

Maintenance Engineer - Shift

Competitive Salary + Training + Progression + Overtime + Company Benefits. Location: Rochester (commutable from Maidstone, Chatham, Gillingham, Sittingbourne, Gravesend)

Are you an electrically biased Maintenance Engineer looking for variety, technical challenge, and long-term progression within a growing manufacturer?

On offer is a permanent position where you'll work with modern automated machinery, robotics, and CNC equipment whilst also getting the opportunity to develop your technical skills through training.

This well-established manufacturer continues to invest in automation, training, and staff development, creating genuine opportunities for engineers to progress as the business expands its operations and shifts.

You'll assess and resolve breakdowns, complete PPMs, and fault‑find across electrical and mechanical systems, including PLCs, conveyors, and robotic lines. Training is available on CNC and robotics programming.

This role would suit an experienced Maintenance Engineer with an electrical bias, strong PLC fault‑finding skills, and a proactive approach, looking for development and progression within a forward‑thinking manufacturing environment.

The Role:

• Maintain and repair automated machinery, CNC, and robotics.
• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance across production lines.
• Support continuous improvement and technical development projects.
• Support with further technical training.

The Candidate:

• Experienced Maintenance Engineer with an electrical bias.
• Strong PLC, faultfinding, and problem‑solving skills.
• Proactive, handson, and keen to develop technically.
• 18th Edition qualification.

Reference Number: BBBH264813

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Sagar Sherchan at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.