Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

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Job Title: Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
Location: Rochester, Kent
Shifts Pattern: Monday - Friday,
Week 1; Monday - Friday earlies, Week 2; Monday - Thursday lates
Salary: Circa £43,000 basic + Overtime Available (x1.5/x2) OTE 60k + !!
Extensive Benefits Package including: + 33 Days Holiday + 11% Pension + Pay Increases + Training Scheme (OTE £60,000+)
Join a market-leading manufacturing company known for its positive culture and well-organized team. We're searching for an ambitious, qualified Maintenance Engineer at the beginning of their career to join us on a full-time, permanent basis.
This is a fantastic opportunity if you are looking to:
Develop your skill set with a growing industry leader.
Take on significant autonomy and manage your own time and responsibilities.
Progress your career long-term within a supportive environment.
Eventually mentor and pass on your skills to others.
The Role:
As a Maintenance Engineer, you will be crucial to keeping our automated production line running efficiently. Your responsibilities will be split between routine maintenance and high-impact project work:
Fault-Finding & Repair: Your primary focus will be on quick, effective fault-finding, repairs, and component replacements to minimize downtime.
Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM): Manage and execute your own PPM schedule, oversee daily checks, and ensure rigorous record-keeping.
Projects & Setup: Assist with the setup of new equipment and contribute to continuous improvement projects across the site.
Compliance: Ensure all work adheres to strict health and safety requirements.
Essential Requirements:
Previous experience as a Maintenance Engineer within an automated manufacturing plant is essential.
Time-served Mechanical/Electrical apprenticeship or recognised Level 3 qualification in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering (must be a NVQ, BTEC, HND, HNC or ONC)
Familiarity with the repair and maintenance of industrial equipment, including: hydraulic, conveyor systems, pneumatics, and various motors, control systems, compressors, and machine tools.
Proven ability to manage your own PPM schedule, show strong initiative, and enjoy challenging yourself in a fast-paced environment.
Benefits:
Starting wage increasing with skills
Overtime paid at x1.5 and double time on Sundays
Up to 11% pension contribution!!
Opportunity for training and development, great career progression opportunities
Flexible 33 days holiday
Free death-in-service life cover
All workwear / PPE provided
Cash Benefit Healthcare Scheme
Staff Discounts
Mechanical Technician, Multiskilled Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Senior Maintenance Engineer, Maintenance Technician, Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineer - £43,000 and a very strong benefits package.
Commutable from; Gravesend, Gillingham, Maidstone, Shorne, Cliffe Woods, Isle of Grain, Hoo, Northfleet, Rochester, Snodland, Aylesford, West Kingsdown, Sevenoaks, Sittingbourne, Faversham, Tonbridge, Paddock Wood.
If you are interested in hearing more about this position please click apply now or contact Arabella Onion at .
Randstad CPE values and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business
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Location:
Rochester
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Engineer, Mechanical Maintenance, Maintenance Engineer, Engineering, Maintenance, Mechanical

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