Maintenance Technician

Zoe; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the Food and Beverage sector is seeking dedicated Maintenance Technicians to join their team. This exciting role involves performing routine maintenance, prioritising repairs, and supporting production efforts while ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. The ideal candidates will be multi-skilled with a strong understanding of electrical and mechanical installations. Join a company that values continuous improvement and offers great benefits in a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in multi-skilled maintenance across electrical and mechanical systems.
• Understanding of health and safety practices, preferably with IOSH certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine checks and prioritise repairs on site breakdowns.
• Support Engineering Manager with PPM system and maintenance tasks.
• Ensure food and hygiene standards are upheld at all times.

Skills

Multi-Skilled Maintenance

Electrical Installation

Mechanical Installation

Health & Safety Practices

Hydraulic Knowledge

Pneumatic Knowledge

Food Safety Knowledge

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Team Player

Job description

Our client is a leading global supplier of Ingredients Manufacturing Solutions for the Food and Beverage industries. Based in Kent, they are seeking 2 experienced Maintenance Technicians on a 4 on/4 off – 6am-6pm shift pattern. The Key Responsibilities will be:

• Perform routine checks on planned maintenance items
• Prioritise and make repairs to any site breakdowns
• Support the Engineering Manager with the delivery of the PPM system and general maintenance tasks.
• Support Production wherever and whenever required
• Weekly site inspection reporting
• Keep records up to date
• Handle and report back to Engineering Manager on reactive T-Card Jobs
• Deputize for Engineering Manager for absence cover report to Production Manager in this event.
• Chaperone contractors and visitors when on site
• Active involvement in continuous improvements as needed and guided by Engineering Manager with actions/comments
• Carry out installations on facility to all current legislation and regulations
• Make amendments to Production Equipment as directed
• Ensure good housekeeping at all times
• Keep an eye on stock levels of spare holdings, make Engineering Manager aware of any spares required
• Make sure Food & Hygiene standards are upheld at all times.
• Ensure smooth hand overs across shifts and communicate effectively with other Maintenance Technician.

The successful candidate must have the following:

• Multi-Skilled Maintenance
• Electrical and Mechanical Installation experience
• Good understanding of Health & Safety practices. IOSH or higher preferred.
• Good basic hydraulic knowledge
• Good basic Pneumatic knowledge
• Good knowledge of Food Safety expectations
• Ability to work quickly and under pressure.
• Team Player

This is an exciting opportunity to work for a sought after company with good benefits.