Maintenance Technician

Kandhu Recruitment; Tonbridge and Malling; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global company in ingredient manufacturing seeks a Maintenance Technician to ensure the upkeep of production equipment. This full-time role involves hands-on support in a dynamic environment and offers a competitive salary along with professional development opportunities.

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.
• Knowledge of PLCs, variable speed drives, and fault finding is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Performing reactive, planned, and preventative maintenance on critical equipment.
• Supporting production teams and responding to technical issues efficiently.
• Managing contractors and ensuring compliance with PTW & RAMS.

Skills

Technical and problem-solving abilities

Communication

Collaboration

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or similar

Tools

CMMS systems

Microsoft Office

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Maintenance Technician - Full-Time, Permanent

Location: Aylesford

Salary: £35,000 - £40,000

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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