Fitter/Maintenance Technician in Kent, Sittingbourne

Job Description Job Title: Maintenance Fitter Salary: £42,000 basic + Overtime (1.5x) Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off (Days & Nights) Start Date: ASAP Our client is a leading UK-based industrial business operating a state-of-the-art facility in Kent. The site specialises in high-volume processing operations and runs advanced mechanical and AI-driven plant equipment. The company is committed to sustainability, operational excellence, and continuous improvement. An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Maintenance Fitter to join a busy engineering team within a fast-paced production environment. You will be responsible for maintaining, servicing and optimising a range of heavy industrial machinery to ensure minimal downtime and maximum efficiency. Maintenance on ring crushers and other plant equipment. Completing Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM). Prioritising workloads at the start of each shift. Working closely with Shift Managers and production teams to optimise performance. Providing cover for Lead Fitters when required (days/nights). Previous experience in a lead or senior fitter role within an industrial environment. MIG welding experience. Forklift licence (or willingness to obtain - training provided). Overtime paid at 1.5x ~ Pension (3% employer contribution) ~ Life assurance ~ Structured training and development ~ Progression opportunities within engineering ~If you're an experienced Maintenance Fitter looking to join a progressive and technically advanced operation, apply today for immediate consideration.