Maintenance Engineer

Maintenance Engineer

Location: Staplehurst, KentSalary: £35,000 per annumContract: Full-time, PermanentExtras: Generous benefits package

Are you a skilled Maintenance Engineer seeking your next exciting opportunity?

Our client, a well-established and growing company, is looking for a motivated individual to join their dedicated team. This role offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment, playing a key part in maintaining critical equipment and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

Why Join Our Client?

• £35,000 annual salary - recognising your expertise and experience.
• Enhanced pension contributions - ensuring your future security.
• Quarterly staff bonus scheme - celebrating team success.
• Company sick pay scheme - providing peace of mind.
• Employee referral scheme - rewarding your connections.
• Death in Service cover - offering additional protection.
• Generous holiday allowance - supporting a healthy work-life balance.
• Cycle-to-work scheme - encouraging sustainable commuting.
• On-site parking - adding convenience to your day.
• Training and development opportunities - investing in your growth and career progression.

This is your chance to join a company that values its people and supports their professional development, with exciting opportunities to contribute to a period of expansion and innovation.

About the Role

As a Maintenance Engineer, you will be an essential part of the team, ensuring the smooth operation of machinery and site services. You'll work on a variety of equipment, such as deep-drawing presses, hydrogen atmosphere retort furnaces, and vacuum furnaces, carrying out planned and reactive maintenance while adhering to health and safety standards.

You’ll also have the opportunity to get involved in continuous improvement initiatives and collaborate with suppliers to keep the site running at peak efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose and resolve electrical and mechanical issues promptly.
• Perform preventative maintenance to minimise downtime.
• Maintain and repair key machinery and site services.
• Liaise with suppliers and coordinate maintenance requirements.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Document procedures and complete maintenance paperwork.
• Support initiatives aimed at improving site efficiency and productivity.

Essential Skills

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in maintenance and fault-finding.
• Mechanical or electrical engineering qualifications (e.g., City & Guilds, ONC, or HNC BTEC).
• Experience with pneumatic-operated presses, pumps, motors, and compressors.
• Strong awareness of health and safety standards.
• IT proficiency, including experience with Excel, Word, and bespoke maintenance IT packages.

Our client values individuals who are proactive, detail-oriented, and ready to make a difference. If you have the expertise and ambition to contribute to a thriving company, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Apply Today!

Take the next step in your career by applying now. Unfortunately, our client cannot assist applicants with UK visa sponsorship at this time.

Morgan Jones is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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