Production Maintenance Engineer

Senex Recruitment Ltd; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for an experienced Production Maintenance Engineer to join a manufacturing team in Sittingbourne, Kent. This permanent role offers a rotating shift schedule and involves maintaining production machinery and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Candidates should have a recognized engineering qualification, experience in maintenance, and skills in troubleshooting. Competitive salary from £32,926 to £41,225 depending on experience. Apply now for more details.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Shift premiums

Supportive environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in production machinery maintenance.
• Multi-skilled in mechanical and electrical engineering.
• Knowledge of pneumatic systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot production machinery.
• Develop and execute a planned preventative maintenance schedule.
• Ensure machinery compliance with Health & Safety standards.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Problem-solving

Ability to work independently

Team Collaboration

Education

Recognised Engineering apprenticeship or HNC

Tools

PLC programming

Job description

Production Maintenance Engineer

Location: Sittingbourne, Kent

Salary: £32,926 – £41,225 DOE (inclusive of shift premiums)

Hours: Monday – Friday, 07:00–15:00 / 15:00–23:00 (weekly rotation, 30‑minute paid break daily, 40 hours/week)

About the Production Maintenance Engineer Role

We are looking for an experienced Production Maintenance Engineer to join a manufacturing team in Sittingbourne, Kent. This permanent role operates on a rotating two‑shift schedule, providing variety and the chance to gain experience across all areas of the Injection Moulding and Regrind departments.

You will be responsible for the routine, proactive, and reactive maintenance of production machinery, supporting equipment efficiency and reliability. The role is ideal for candidates who enjoy hands‑on problem‑solving, improving machinery performance, and working as part of a high‑performing maintenance team.

For insights into modern automated production systems, candidates may find industrial automation standards and resources from the International Society of Automation helpful.

Key Responsibilities

Machinery Maintenance

• Maintain all ancillary equipment and conveyors in Injection Moulding departments.
• Troubleshoot machine malfunctions and support continuous production.
• Develop and execute a planned preventative maintenance (PPM) schedule.
• Monitor equipment performance and maintain detailed maintenance records.
• Organise and manage engineering materials, spares, and stock.
• Collaborate with manufacturers, suppliers, and internal teams to improve processes and machine reliability.
• Support general site maintenance and oversee contractors as required.

Health and Safety Compliance

• Maintain machinery in accordance with Health & Safety standards.
• Carry out regular safety audits and maintain excellent housekeeping.
• Use PPE and follow all training and safety procedures.
• Report any safety issues promptly to your Manager.
• Notify the Production Manager or Operations Manager of equipment issues or downtime.
• Ensure full visibility of machine performance and lost time for planning purposes.
• Assist in training new employees.

About You and your Engineering Experience

• Experience in production machinery maintenance, ideally within injection moulding or manufacturing environments.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and contribute effectively in a team.
• Knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems relevant to production equipment.
• Commitment to Health & Safety and quality standards.
• To keep up with trends in UK manufacturing automation, candidates may also explore UK manufacturing automation trends and news.

Essential Skills / Experience / Qualifications

• Recognised Engineering apprenticeship or HNC.
• Multi‑skilled in both mechanical and electrical engineering.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience working as part of a maintenance team.
• Knowledge of pneumatic systems.
• Awareness of industrial automation.

Desirable Skills / Experience / Qualifications

• PLC programming on Mitsubishi or Allen Bradley PLC systems.
• For insights into modern automated factory systems and technical maintenance skills, candidates may also refer to UK robotics and automation guidance and PLC and industrial control resources.

Working Arrangements and Benefits

Rotating 2‑shift schedule: 07:00–15:00 / 15:00–23:00 (Monday – Friday). 30‑minute paid daily break.

Competitive salary: £32,926 – £41,225 DOE (including shift premiums).

Opportunities to develop expertise in automated production machinery

Supportive manufacturing environment focused on efficiency and quality.

Apply via Senex Recruitment

If you’re an experienced Maintenance Engineer looking for a varied shift role in Sittingbourne, Kent, we’d like to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Kevin McHugh at Senex Recruitment for a confidential discussion.