Maintenance Technician

Kandhu Recruitment Ltd; Aylesford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Maintenance Technician in Aylesford. The role involves performing maintenance on production equipment in a manufacturing environment, ensuring compliance with safety and hygiene standards. Ideal candidates should have an NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering, with a minimum of 5 years' experience. Competitive salary and professional development opportunities are included.

Benefits

Health Cash Plan

Subsidised gym membership

Discretionary bonus scheme

Ongoing training and professional development

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a maintenance role within a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of PLCs and fault finding is advantageous.
• IOSH or Legionella qualifications are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform reactive, planned, and preventative maintenance on critical equipment.
• Support production teams and resolve technical issues.
• Lead or participate in continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Mechatronics

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Technical Ability

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

CMMS systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Maintenance Technician - Full-Time, Permanent
Location: Aylesford
Salary: Competitive

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent - 08:30 - 17:00 - Monday - Friday

The Opportunity

Are you a skilled Maintenance Technician with experience in a manufacturing environment? We're looking for a proactive and reliable individual to join a global leader in ingredient and premix manufacturing. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established company with over 40 years of industry experience, providing maintenance support across essential production and facility operations.

You'll be responsible for installing, repairing, and maintaining production equipment to ensure smooth operations and uphold food safety and hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform reactive, planned, and preventative maintenance on critical equipment
• Support production teams and respond to technical issues efficiently
• Prioritise work orders and communicate with stakeholders and supervisors
• Maintain accurate records through a CCMS system
• Manage contractors and ensure compliance with PTW & RAMS
• Lead or participate in continuous improvement initiatives
• Carry out project installations to current UK Regulations
• Ensure excellent housekeeping and maintain food hygiene standards

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or similar (or time-served equivalent)
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a maintenance role within a manufacturing environment (ideally food production)
• Experience with CMMS systems and strong Microsoft Office skills
• Strong technical and problem-solving abilities
• Knowledge of PLCs, variable speed drives, and fault finding (advantageous)
• IOSH or Legionella qualifications (desirable)
• A collaborative mindset and strong communication skills

What's in It for You?

• Competitive salary
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Health Cash Plan and subsidised gym membership
• Access to flexible pay options via Aslan
• Ongoing training and professional development

This is a great opportunity to contribute to a high-performing, innovative organisation where your expertise will be valued and developed.

Apply today and take the next step in your maintenance career!

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