Maintenance Technician

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician for a full-time position in Aylesford. The role involves performing maintenance tasks in a manufacturing environment, ensuring equipment efficiency and safety standards. Candidates must have relevant qualifications and significant experience in a similar setting. This position offers a competitive salary and various benefits including ongoing professional development.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus scheme

Health Cash Plan

Subsidised gym membership

Access to flexible pay options

Ongoing training and professional development

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform reactive, planned, and preventative maintenance on critical equipment.
• Support production teams and respond to technical issues efficiently.
• Maintain accurate records through a CCMS system.

Skills

Technical problem-solving

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CMMS systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

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.

What You'll Be Doing:
Performing reactive, planned, and preventative maintenance on critical equipment
Supporting production teams and responding to technical issues efficiently
Prioritising work orders and communicating with stakeholders and supervisors
Maintaining accurate records through a CCMS system
Managing contractors and ensuring compliance with PTW & RAMS
Leading or participating in continuous improvement initiatives
Carrying out project installations to current UK Regulations
Ensuring excellent housekeeping and maintaining food hygiene standards

What We're Looking For:
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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