Mechanical Fitter

Shepherd Neame; Faversham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A historic brewery in Faversham seeks a skilled Mechanical Fitter to ensure optimal operation of brewing and packaging machinery. This role involves diagnosing mechanical faults, performing installations, and upholding safety standards. The ideal candidate will have a mechanical engineering apprenticeship and relevant skills in air systems. Enjoy competitive wages, generous holiday, and numerous employee support benefits including healthcare and discounts. Join a collaborative team where innovation thrives and contribute to producing high-quality beer.

Benefits

Competitive wage with potential for overtime

25 days holiday (+ bank holidays)

Healthcare support

Annual flu jab

Access to financial wellbeing resources

Generous company pension plan

Death in service benefit

Enhanced pay policies

Mental health support

Discounts on food and drinks

Volunteering day off

Qualifications

• Demonstrable mechanical experience in plant/Production based operations.
• Previous experience working on Air systems and pneumatics essential.
• Welding qualifications an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth operation of brewing and packaging machinery.
• Diagnose, repair, and prevent mechanical faults.
• Install and modify machinery and equipment as required.
• Uphold health, safety, and hygiene standards.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records.

Skills

Mechanical experience

Knowledge of air systems and pneumatics

Welding qualifications

Experience with electrical equipment

Education

Completed a recognised Apprenticeship in Mechanical engineering

Achieved an NVQ level 3

Job description

Are you a skilled Mechanical Fitter with a passion for maintaining and optimising high-performance systems? Do you want to play a vital role in ensuring the smooth, safe, and reliable operation of our brewery and packaging processes?

We have a niche opportunity for an innovative and logical Mechanical Fitter to join our collaborative engineering team, responsible for maintaining and enhancing mechanical systems to meet production demands. The projects you will work on will directly contribute to the production of high-quality beer by minimising downtime, driving efficiency, and implementing innovative solutions.

You’ll collaborate with cross‑functional teams to troubleshoot issues, optimise processes, and ensure compliance with safety standards, all while enjoying the challenge of working in a fast‑paced brewery environment.

What's in it for you:

• Competitive wage with potential for overtime
• 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays)
• A range of healthcare support, including virtual GP appointments
• Annual flu jab
• Access to flexible pay and financial wellbeing resources
• Generous company pension plan
• Death in service of 4x your salary, if you join the company pension scheme
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and sick pay
• Mental health and wellbeing support for all, including our own Mental Health First Aiders
• 25% discount on food and drink at Shepherd Neame Managed Houses
• 25% discount on overnight Managed House Hotel bookings
• Up to 40% discount on own‑brand beer and cider purchased from the Visitor Centre Shop at Faversham
• Instant access to discounts with high street retailers, supermarkets and more!
• Birthday Club exclusive offers and discounts
• The drinks are on us during monthly get‑togethers for team members in our Visitor Centre, along with our Summer and Christmas parties
• The opportunity to develop & move within the Support Office, Brewery & our pubs
• Join our reward and recognition platform, Sheps Hut
• Benefit from the support offered by the Licensed Trade Charity to those working in the brewing industry
• Receive one additional day of paid leave per year to volunteer for a charity of your choice
• Working Hours: Full‑time, 37.5 hours per week across morning and afternoon shifts

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure smooth operation of brewing and packaging machinery, minimising downtime and optimising performance
• Diagnose, repair, and prevent mechanical faults to maintain continuous production
• Install and modify machinery and equipment as required
• Uphold health, safety, and hygiene standards in all engineering activities
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and equipment data for compliance
• Apply current engineering techniques and best practices to improve operations
• Ensure compliance with regulations and support quality improvement initiatives
• Participate in team meetings, briefings, and training sessions
• Perform additional engineering tasks as reasonably requested

The Ideal Candidate:

• Demonstrable mechanical experience in plant/Production based operations
• Candidate to have completed a recognised Apprenticeship in Mechanical engineering and achieved an NVQ level 3
• Previous experience working on Air systems and pneumatics essential
• Welding qualifications an advantage
• Previous experience working on electrical equipment is advantageous

Shepherd Neame may be Britain’s oldest brewer but our approach is anything but old‑fashioned. We are an authentic, independent business, yet flexible and agile, and that has enabled us to survive and thrive based on the following Sheps Skills:

Sheps Skills:

• Working Together
• Pride and Passion
• Authenticity
• Sheps Spirit

Who are we?

Britain’s oldest brewer, Shepherd Neame, has been based in the market town of Faversham, Kent for over 300 years. An independent family business, we boast an award‑winning visitor centre and more than 300 pubs and hotels throughout London and the South East, from the historic heart of the City to the Kent coastline. We employ around 1,500 team members across our pub estate and more than 270 at our Brewery and Support Office.

Diversity, equality, and inclusion matter to Shepherd Neame. If you think you would be suited this role we would welcome your application regardless of age, disability status, ethnicity, gender, religion or sexual orientation. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive working environment where all employees feel respected and supported in fulfilling their potential.