Job Description
Job Title: Maintenance Fitter
Location: Kent (ME postcode area)
Salary: £42,000 basic + Overtime (1.5x)
Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off (Days & Nights)
Start Date: ASAP
The Company
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.
The Role
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.
Key Responsibilities
- Servicing and maintaining granulators (changing/setting knives, wear bars, screens, hydraulics, cleaning and greasing).
- Maintenance on ring crushers and other plant equipment.
- Supporting AI machinery including camera systems, extraction systems, detection equipment, AI sorters and pneumatic ejections.
- Completing Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM).
- Diagnosing and resolving breakdowns efficiently.
- Prioritising workloads at the start of each shift.
- Working closely with Shift Managers and production teams to optimise performance.
- Maintaining accurate spare parts stock levels and reporting shortages.
- Liaising with fabrication teams as required.
- Providing cover for Lead Fitters when required (days/nights).
Skills & Experience Required
- Previous experience in a lead or senior fitter role within an industrial environment.
- Strong fault-finding and problem-solving ability.
- Experience maintaining consistency in processes and contributing to process improvements.
- Ability to prioritise workload effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- MIG welding experience.
- Forklift licence (or willingness to obtain - training provided).
- Proactive, energetic and hands-on approach.
Benefits
- Overtime paid at 1.5x
- Pension (3% employer contribution)
- Life assurance
- Structured training and development
- Progression opportunities within engineering
- 14 days off after 7-week rotation
If you're an experienced Maintenance Fitter looking to join a progressive and technically advanced operation, apply today for immediate consideration.
