Shift Mechanical Maintenance Tech — 12h Rotating Shifts

Knauf UK & Ireland; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension contributions

Healthcare (Westfield Cashplan)

Cycle to Work Scheme

Job summary

Knauf UK & Ireland is seeking a Maintenance Technician (Mechanical) for the Sittingbourne Plant. You will work a 4-on, 6-off 12-hour shift pattern (days/nights) to maintain process equipment, respond to stoppages, and perform preventative maintenance.

You will follow HSE procedures, develop technical expertise, and contribute to plant performance. NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Maintenance and SAP CMMS experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Maintenance is required.
• Knowledge of current health and safety legislation is desirable.
• Experience with automated plant and equipment is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe, efficient operation of process equipment.
• Respond to stoppages, diagnose, isolate and repair faults.
• Undertake planned preventive maintenance and improvements.
• Record activity in SAP CMMS with detail for analysis.
• Support engineering and shift teams to meet plant performance objectives.
• Perform Lock Out/Tag Out and issue permits to work.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Pneumatics

Hydraulics

Workshop machinery

Welding

Safety awareness

SAP skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Maintenance

Tools

SAP CMMS

Job description

Knauf UK & Ireland is seeking a Maintenance Technician (Mechanical) for the Sittingbourne Plant. You will work a 4-on, 6-off 12-hour shift pattern (days/nights) to maintain process equipment, respond to stoppages, and perform preventative maintenance.

You will follow HSE procedures, develop technical expertise, and contribute to plant performance. NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Maintenance and SAP CMMS experience are preferred.