Maintenance Technician

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Maintenance Technician to join their team in Maidstone. The role involves performing reactive and preventative maintenance on critical equipment, supporting production teams, and maintaining compliance with health and safety standards. Candidates must possess NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering and have a minimum of 5 years' experience in a similar role. This position offers a competitive salary and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus scheme

Health Cash Plan

Subsidised gym membership

Ongoing training and professional development

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a maintenance role within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with CMMS systems and Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of PLCs, variable speed drives, and fault finding is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Perform reactive, planned, and preventative maintenance on critical equipment.
• Support production teams and respond to technical issues efficiently.
• Manage contractors and ensure compliance with PTW & RAMS.

Skills

Reactive maintenance

Planned maintenance

Preventative maintenance

Technical issue response

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering

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

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 in a manufacturing environment.

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!

GDPR & Privacy Policy

Kandhu Recruitment will consider all applications based on each candidate's suitability for the role or similar positions within the Food Sector. If we feel you are a relevant candidate, we will process your application by adding you to our secure recruitment database and then contacting you to progress job opportunities further. We do not contact unsuitable applicants.

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Job Info

• Job Title: Maintenance Technician
• Company: Kandhu Recruitment
• Location: Maidstone, Kent
• Salary: Competitive
• Posted: Sep 30th 2025
• Closes: Oct 31st 2025
• Sector: Contract
• Contract: Permanent
• Hours: Full Time