Maintenance Engineer

Maintenance Engineer

Full-Time 35000 - 45000 Β£ / year (est.) No working from home possible
New Appointments Group

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Join a dynamic team to maintain and improve manufacturing equipment and facilities.
  • Company: A leading manufacturer in Whitstable, known for innovation and teamwork.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, hands-on experience, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Other info: Fast-paced environment with a focus on continuous improvement and career advancement.
  • Why this job: Make a real difference by ensuring equipment reliability and minimising downtime.
  • Qualifications: Experience in maintenance engineering with skills in electrical and mechanical repairs.

The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 Β£ per year.

  • Maintenance
  • Engineer

Location: Whitstable, Kent The Role We are looking for an experienced Maintenance Engineer to join a busy maintenance team, supporting the smooth operation of manufacturing equipment and site facilities.

This is a varied hands-on role involving planned preventative maintenance, reactive breakdown repairs, continuous improvement activities and project work.

You will play a key role in ensuring equipment reliability, minimising downtime and supporting operational efficiency across the site.

Key Responsibilities Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on machinery, plant and site facilities.

Diagnose electrical and mechanical faults, repairing equipment and replacing components where required.

Respond promptly to breakdowns and minimise production downtime.

Use the CMMS system to manage maintenance tasks, prioritise workloads and maintain accurate maintenance records.

Support condition-based monitoring activities and identify improvement opportunities.

Install, maintain and test electrical and mechanical equipment, including control panels and fixed installations.

Work on hydraulic, pneumatic and PLC-controlled equipment.

Interpret electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic schematics and engineering drawings.

Support ongoing continuous improvement initiati...

New Appointments Group

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We think you need these skills to ace Maintenance Engineer

Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM)
Electrical Fault Diagnosis
Mechanical Fault Diagnosis
Reactive Breakdown Repairs
Continuous Improvement Activities
CMMS System Management
Condition-Based Monitoring