Maintenance Technician

Morgan Jones Recruitment Consultants; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food manufacturing sector is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to enhance equipment reliability and plant efficiency. The successful candidate will perform maintenance tasks, manage contractors, and improve site efficiency while ensuring adherence to safety and compliance standards.

Benefits

Health cash plan

Subsidised gym membership

Discretionary bonus

Flexible pay access

33 days holiday including bank holidays

Qualifications

• 5 years experience in food manufacturing preferred.
• Familiarity with production processes and OEE.
• IOSHH and Legionella training advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Perform reactive, planned and preventative maintenance.
• Maintain accurate records using a CMMS system.
• Support safe food production by adhering to hygiene standards.

Skills

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Safety compliance

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering

Time-served Maintenance Technician

Tools

CMMS systems

MS Office

Job description

Maintenance Technician
Location: Aylesford, Kent
Salary: GBP35,000 - GBP40,000 per annum, DOE
Hours: 8:30am 5pm, Monday- Friday.
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits: Health cash plan, subsidised gym membership, discretionary bonus, flexible pay access, 33 days holiday including bank holidays, and more.

Are you an experienced Maintenance Technician seeking a fresh challenge with a globally recognised manufacturer?

We are proud to be working on behalf of our client, a market leader in ingredient and premix solutions, to recruit a dedicated and skilled Maintenance Technician to join their Aylesford-based night shift team.

Why join our client?

With over 40 years of industry expertise and an international footprint, our client is at the forefront of ingredient innovation across the food, beverage, and nutrition sectors. They re committed to creating high-quality, sustainable solutions and are equally passionate about investing in the development and well-being of their people.

Your Role:

As a Maintenance Technician, you ll play a vital part in ensuring equipment reliability and plant efficiency through planned and reactive maintenance. From fault-finding to installations and continuous improvement projects, your technical expertise will be essential in keeping operations running smoothly.

What you ll be doing:

• Perform reactive, planned, and preventative maintenance on critical equipment
• Prioritise work based on guidance from the Engineering Supervisor
• Accurately maintain records using a CMMS system
• Manage contractors on site, adhering to PTW & RAMS protocols
• Lead problem-solving initiatives to improve site efficiency
• Carry out installations and project work in line with UK regulations
• Support safe food production by adhering to hygiene and safety standards
• Ensure smooth shift handovers with clear communication across departments

What we re looking for:

• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related discipline OR time-served Maintenance Technician
• Minimum five years experience, ideally within food manufacturing
• Familiarity with production processes, OEE and continuous improvement
• Confident using MS Office and CMMS systems
• IOSHH and Legionella training would be advantageous
• Experience with PLCs, VSDs, and fault-finding is desirable
• A proactive, team-focused approach and commitment to safety and compliance

If you're ready to take your next step in a fast-paced and forward-thinking manufacturing environment, we want to hear from you.

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