Mechanical Maintenance Technician – Rotating Shifts & Growth

Morgan Jones Recruitment Consultants; Whitstable; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift allowance

Job summary

Morgan Jones Recruitment Consultants is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Technician in Whitstable to join a busy manufacturing site. You will perform fault finding, PPMs, mechanical repairs and be involved in hydraulic and pneumatic systems, with installation projects as needed.

The role offers a rotating shift pattern and long-term career development within a supportive engineering team. A strong hands-on mechanical background and experience in manufacturing are essential.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in an Engineering discipline or equivalent.
• GCSE Maths and English Grade 5 or equivalent.
• Previous experience in a maintenance engineering role within manufacturing.
• Strong mechanical fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working with hydraulics, pneumatics and industrial machinery.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Good IT skills and experience maintaining accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose mechanical faults and carry out repairs to production equipment.
• Complete planned preventative maintenance activities and condition-based monitoring.
• Support reactive maintenance and breakdown response activities.
• Work with hydraulic, pneumatic and automated machinery systems.
• Assist with equipment installations, upgrades and site improvement projects.
• Interpret mechanical drawings, schematics and technical documentation.
• Utilise the CMMS system to manage maintenance activities and records.
• Coordinate remedial actions identified through inspections and maintenance activities.
• Support facilities maintenance across buildings and site services.
• Liaise with contractors and assist with permits, RAMS reviews and safe systems of work.
• Source components and support purchasing requirements.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance operational efficiency.

Job description

Morgan Jones Recruitment Consultants is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Technician in Whitstable to join a busy manufacturing site. You will perform fault finding, PPMs, mechanical repairs and be involved in hydraulic and pneumatic systems, with installation projects as needed.

The role offers a rotating shift pattern and long-term career development within a supportive engineering team. A strong hands-on mechanical background and experience in manufacturing are essential.