Mechanical Maintenance Technician – 12h Shifts

Knauf; Sittingbourne; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid overtime as required

7% employer pension contribution

Westfield Cashplan Healthcare

Income Protection

Reward & Benefits platform

Employee Assistance Program

Life Assurance (x4 basic salary)

Cycle to Work Scheme

Tech Scheme

Job summary

Knauf seeks a Mechanical Maintenance Technician for our Sittingbourne Plant. You will work a 4 on, 6 off shift pattern with 12-hour shifts (days/nights). Responsible for safe operation, preventative maintenance, and rapid response to process interruptions, while adhering to safety and quality standards.

Ideal candidates have NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Maintenance, knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics, welding, and experience with automated plant. Competitive salary and benefits included.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Maintenance.
• Awareness of current workplace health and safety legislation.
• Knowledge of machine safety systems.
• Experience with automated plant and equipment.
• Developed knowledge of manufacturing processes, utilities and infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe, efficient operation of process equipment and respond to stoppages for diagnosis and repair.
• Perform planned preventative maintenance and improvement activities.
• Follow Health and Safety procedures and lead by example to maintain safe practices.
• Record activities and observations in SAP CMMS with technical detail for later analysis.
• Support shift operations and ensure effective handovers using SAP.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Fitting

Pneumatics

Hydraulics

Workshop machinery

Welding

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Maintenance

Tools

SAP CMMS

MS Office

Job description

Knauf seeks a Mechanical Maintenance Technician for our Sittingbourne Plant. You will work a 4 on, 6 off shift pattern with 12-hour shifts (days/nights). Responsible for safe operation, preventative maintenance, and rapid response to process interruptions, while adhering to safety and quality standards.

Ideal candidates have NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Maintenance, knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics, welding, and experience with automated plant. Competitive salary and benefits included.