Mechanical Technician / Engineer

Rubix; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Knowlton and Newman, part of the Rubix Group, seeks a permanent, full-time Technician to install, assemble, test, commission, maintain, and repair industrial systems. You will work across workshop and customer sites, ensuring safety, quality, and timely delivery while supporting a range of pumps, motors, gearboxes, and hydraulic equipment.

Ideal candidates have an engineering/maintenance background, can read drawings, and are proficient with hand tools and test equipment.

Qualifications

• Engineering/technical background required with maintenance experience.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and manuals.
• Experience using hand tools and workshop equipment.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving abilities.
• Good communication when dealing with colleagues and customers.

Responsibilities

• Analyse job cards and determine scope and requirements.
• Inspect, test, and commission industrial equipment to spec.
• Carry out fault diagnosis, repair and maintenance safely.
• Record work, parts, and time for documentation.
• Operate workshop and site equipment safely and efficiently.
• Liaise with customers and management for updates and support.
• Ensure work meets quality standards and deadlines.
• Promote safety and quality, uphold company values.
• Machine components with precision turning, milling, or boring.

Skills

Engineering background

Drawings interpretation

Hand tools

Fault diagnosis

Communication skills

Site and workshop work

Education

Apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 (Mechanical/Electrical)

Tools

Test equipment

Workshop machinery

Job description

The Role

• Permanent
• Full Time

Knowlton and Newman, part of the Rubix Group, provide 24/7 engineering services. We repair, overhaul, install, and maintain pumps, motors, gearboxes, compressors, hydraulic equipment and cover a wide range of industrial equipment for customers across multiple sectors.
The Technician role is a multi-skilled position, responsible for the installation, assembly, testing, commissioning, maintenance, and repair of industrial systems and equipment.

Key Responsibilities

Core Duties

• Analyse job cards and work instructions to determine scope, status, limitations, and requirements.
• Inspect, test, assemble, and commission industrial equipment to ensure compliance with customer specifications and internal standards.
• Carry out fault diagnosis, repair, and maintenance of equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Record work undertaken, parts used, and time spent, ensuring accurate completion of job documentation.
• Operate workshop and site equipment safely, in line with training and company procedures.
• Liaise with customers, colleagues, and management to provide updates and technical support.
• Ensure all work is completed to the required quality and delivered on time.
• Promote and uphold company values, focusing on safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Precision machining of components, including turning, milling, and boring.

Key Skills / Qualifications

• Proven engineering/technical background in industrial maintenance.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical manuals.
• Experience using hand tools, workshop machinery, and test equipment.
• Strong problem-solving and fault-finding skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills when dealing with colleagues and customers.
• Flexible, with the ability to work both in the workshop and on customer sites.

Good to have Qualifications

• Recognised apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 (Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or equivalent).
• Specialist training/certification where applicable (e.g., lifting, confined space, electrical testing).
• Valid UK driving licence preferred.
• Health, Safety & Quality Responsibilities
• Comply with company and statutory health & safety regulations at all times.
• Take responsibility for personal safety and that of others in the workplace.
• Ensure all equipment and tools are maintained in safe working order.
• Report hazards, near misses, and incidents promptly.
• Maintain quality standards in line with ISO procedures and company policies.

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