Mechanical Maintenance Craftsman

FCC Environment; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading waste management company in Maidstone is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Craftsman to oversee maintenance activities, ensuring safety and compliance with company standards. The role demands strong experience in preventative maintenance and effective communication skills. Ideal candidates should have a recognized apprenticeship or HNC in a mechanical subject. This position offers competitive salary, 25 days annual leave, and various employee benefits.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Pension scheme

Life insurance

Discretionary bonus scheme

On-the-job training and progression

Flexible benefits program

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Ideally 5 to 10 years’ experience in Power, Paper, Cement, or Energy from Waste industries.
• Experience with crane maintenance and lifting operations.

Responsibilities

• Implement and execute all maintenance activities.
• Liaise with team leaders for effective service delivery.
• Supervise and plan outages with sub-contractors.

Skills

Preventative maintenance techniques

Steam turbines experience

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Recognised Apprenticeship or HNC in mechanical subject

IOSH or NEBOSH safety accreditation

Tools

CMMS

Hydraulics

Job description

Mechanical Maintenance Craftsman

Salary: Competitive salary
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Location: Allington, ME16 0LE

As a Mechanical Maintenance Craftsman at FCC Environment, you will:

• Be responsible for the implementation and execution of all corrective, preventative, and predictive maintenance in all areas of the process.
• Liaise directly with Mechanical/Electrical Team Leaders to deliver a safe, effective, and efficient service to the Operations department.
• Assist in developing maintenance philosophy and implementing new techniques to increase plant availability.
• Supervise and liaise with sub-contractors and support the planning of all planned outages.
• Deputise for the Mechanical Team Leader when required.

What are we looking for?

Experience:

• Ideally 5 to 10 years’ previous experience in Power, Paper, Cement, or Energy from Waste industries.
• Experience with preventative/predictive maintenance techniques (vibration analysis, laser alignment, thermography, oil analysis).
• Experience working with steam turbines and generators (preferred).
• Crane maintenance experience and good knowledge of lifting operations/equipment.
• Previous CMMS and hydraulics experience.

Essential Knowledge:

• Recognised Apprenticeship from a similar industry, or HNC in a mechanically biased subject.
• IOSH or NEBOSH safety accreditation.
• Role-based qualifications (e.g., rigger/slinger or mobile plant).

Personal Attributes:

• Ability to manage numerous sub-contractors in a planned outage environment.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
• Strong organisational skills.
• Willingness and ability to operate flexibly across a wide range of work areas.

What will you be doing?

• Ensuring all activities are carried out safely and in line with FCC safety policy and statutory requirements.
• Carrying out risk assessments and striving for continual improvement in minimising Health and Safety risk.
• Inducting visitors/subcontractors in site safety and emergency procedures.
• Maintaining housekeeping standards and implementing tool box talks.
• Supporting equipment upgrades, statutory inspections, and annual planned outages.
• Actively involved in the use and development of the company CMMS.

Our promise to you

• Competitive salary
• 25 days annual leave (full-time) plus Bank Holidays
• Pension scheme
• Life insurance
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• On-the-job training and progression
• Recognition scheme
• Flexible benefits (high street savings, cycle to work scheme, Gymflex membership, holiday purchase, and more)
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme and Best Doctors Service

About Us

We are FCC Environment, one of the UK’s leading waste and resource management companies. Our goal is to minimise the amount of waste that ends up in landfill by transforming it into valuable resources wherever possible. Operating over 200 facilities across the UK, and employing around 4,200 people, we’re on the frontline of tackling climate change. We need ambitious, innovative professionals like you to help us shape a sustainable future.

FCC Environment is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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