Shift Maintenance Technician - Electrical in Kent

Knauf stands for opportunity. We know that opportunity looks different to each person and we are proud that we see opportunity in everyone. This exciting role within the Engineering department at the Sittingbourne Plant could be the perfect opportunity for you to build a unique career, in a values‑led culture with a clear purpose of making tomorrow a home for all of us. As a Group we are a global manufacturer of construction materials and our 41,500 team members in 90 countries across 300 sites provide a huge opportunity for anyone with ambition and energy. We value everyone's contribution equally and we ask that you bring your whole self to work, to enrich the business further, as together we achieve more in a safe and inclusive environment.

We are searching for a team member to join us as an Electrical Maintenance Technician at our Sittingbourne Plant in Kent. Within this role, the Electrical Maintenance Technician will be working 4 on, 6 off. This shift pattern includes; 2 x day shifts (5am - 5:00pm) and 2 x night shifts (5pm - 5am) followed by 6 days off.

Can you say yes? Do you have experience working with PLC control systems, ideally Siemens S7? Do you have knowledge of safe systems of work and a strong commitment to health and safety procedures? Do you have experience using CMMS systems, such as SAP, for maintenance management? If so we would welcome your application.

What you'll be doing:

• You are expected to provide electrical expertise on shift to maximise availability of the plant through effective preventative maintenance and a quick reactive response to breakdowns.
• You will support the manufacturing team through providing a good service that includes assisting with breakdowns, quality issues, technical improvements, the daily operations of the production plant, supporting the Shift Manager while also assisting the Shift Fitter when required.
• While providing this support you will also be required to input the relevant data into our SAP system along with providing a clear and accurate shift handover to your colleagues.

Duties include:

• You are required to follow company Health and Safety procedures to ensure the safety of yourself and others.
• You are also required to demonstrate appropriate levels of technical competence in assessing and mitigating risks and implementing relevant safeguards when undertaking any maintenance or intervention activity, working in a safe manner in accordance with relevant legislation, codes, procedures and accepted best practice, leading by example, and deploying a duty of care to oneself and others.
• To execute efficient and effective reactive maintenance to process interruptions or abnormalities, and to engage with the shift operational team in any other requested capacity, in order to contribute to shift and plant performance objectives.
• To undertake planned preventative maintenance and improvement activities according to the work schedule.
• To develop own process knowledge and technical expertise in designated manufacturing processes, contributing to standardisation, optimisation, improvement, and diagnostics initiatives, covering set‑up, operation and maintenance.
• To ensure that work is always undertaken to a high technical and professional standard, including where necessary supervising the work of others to ensure standards, quality and fulfilment.
• To record all appropriate activity and observations in the SAP CMMS with sufficient technical detail to support later analyses.
• Provide an active contribution to the activities and responsibilities of the engineering department, supporting and providing cover for colleagues where required.

What we'd love for you to have:

• Awareness of current workplace health and safety legislation.
• Knowledge of machine safety systems.
• Certified competences in a primary discipline: latest edition IEE wiring regulations, instrument tech skills, isolations, PLC skills.
• Cross‑training to minimum basic competence in the secondary discipline.
• Experience working with automated plant and equipment.
• Developed knowledge of manufacturing process plant, utilities and infrastructure throughout the factory.
• Process competencies to develop technical expertise.
• Motivated, able to work without supervision and to tight deadlines.
• Articulate, literate and numerate with good communication skills.
• Well‑developed IT skills including MS office; SAP skills are an advantage.

We will provide:

• A competitive salary of £48,182.64 + bonus.
• Three paid days leave for community, charitable, or voluntary commitments.
• 7% employer pension contribution.
• Level 3 Westfield Cashplan Healthcare.
• Income Protection Access to a Reward.