Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias)

Our Client requires an experienced Maintenance Engineer (electrical bias), this is a permanent, full-time position.

Salary: Competitive – discussed on initial phone call – monthly pay

Hours: Rotating shifts – Monday to Friday – 6am to 2pm / 2pm to 10pm

Location: Hoo, Rochester

Benefits include:

• Discretionary Bonus Scheme.
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays. Increasing to 27 days after completion of 5 continuous years\’ service.
• Pension Scheme.
• Secure on-site parking.
• Full-time, Permanent, Site based no remote working available.

Maintenance Engineer Key Responsibilities

• Perform both reactive and planned maintenance on all machinery.
• Track, organise, and complete all PPM tasks.
• Maintain accurate records within the MaintainX system.
• Coordinate contractors and oversee machine servicing.
• Manage spare parts inventory for all equipment.
• Track and organise service and contractor documentation.
• Conduct routine safety inspections to support a Safety-First culture.
• Support Production teams when required.
• Participate in an Out-of-Hours Call Out rota.
• Contribute to continuous improvement projects.

Maintenance Engineer Requirements

• Completed Electrical Engineering apprenticeship or similar with relevant experience.
• ONC/BTEC, HNC/BTEC, or equivalent in Electrical Engineering.
• 17th or 18th Edition qualification.
• Proven experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Good working knowledge of Mitsubishi PLCs & HMIs.
• Strong analytical, fault-finding, and problem-solving abilities.
• Knowledge of electric motors and pneumatics.
• Basic mechanical skills.
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgement.
• Commitment to working within a safety-focused culture.

Maintenance Engineer desirable skills/experience

• Experience with Fanuc Robotics Programming.
• Experience with Fanuc CNC Programming.
• Experience with ABB Robotics Programming.
• Experience with Siemens PLCs & HMIs