Mechanical Maintenance Technician - 12h Shifts (4-on/6-off)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid overtime

3 paid volunteering days

7% pension contribution

Westfield Cashplan Healthcare

Income protection

Rewards platform

Employee assistance program

Life Assurance (x4)

Cycle to Work & Tech Scheme

Job summary

Knauf (Gypsum) seeks a Mechanical Maintenance Technician for our Sittingbourne Plant. You will work a 4 on 6 off, 12-hour shift pattern (days/nights 5am-5pm or 5pm-5am), ensuring safe, efficient operation of process equipment.

The role requires NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Maintenance, knowledge of safety legislation, and experience with pneumatics, hydraulics, welding, and automated plant. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Maintenance or equivalent qualification.
• Awareness of current workplace health and safety legislation.
• Knowledge of machine safety systems.
• Experience with automated plant and equipment.
• Ability to work without supervision and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Respond to process stoppages or abnormalities for diagnosis and repair.
• Undertake planned preventative maintenance and improvement activities.
• Follow Health and Safety procedures to ensure safety of self and others.
• Execute reactive maintenance to maintain plant performance and support shift team.
• Record activity in SAP CMMS with detailed observations.
• Contribute to engineering department activities and handovers.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Pneumatics

Hydraulics

Workshop machinery

Welding

Independent work

Education

NVQ Level 3 Mechanical Maintenance

Tools

SAP CMMS

MS Office

Job description

Knauf (Gypsum) seeks a Mechanical Maintenance Technician for our Sittingbourne Plant. You will work a 4 on 6 off, 12-hour shift pattern (days/nights 5am-5pm or 5pm-5am), ensuring safe, efficient operation of process equipment.

The role requires NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Maintenance, knowledge of safety legislation, and experience with pneumatics, hydraulics, welding, and automated plant. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package.