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Nights Maintenance Engineer
Sittingbourne, Kent
4 on 4 off
7pm- 7am
£42,000-£45,000 DOE
A leading UK-based service provider in the food manufacturing sector is seeking a skilled and proactive Maintenance Engineer to join a high-performing engineering team. With multiple large-scale sites and continued investment in technology and infrastructure, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a dynamic and fast-paced operation.
About the Role
Reporting to the Facilities & Maintenance Manager, you'll be responsible for the planned and reactive maintenance of a range of production and packaging machinery, building systems, and site equipment. You'll play a key role in ensuring compliance, efficiency, and minimal downtime across the site.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out preventative maintenance and condition monitoring to minimise breakdowns
- Respond to and resolve equipment faults with minimal disruption
- Ensure compliance with health & safety regulations, and complete all necessary documentation
- Perform statutory inspections and liaise with external contractors and insurers as required
- Maintain and update the asset register and service logs
- Monitor and improve equipment performance using KPIs
- Support the training of production teams on safe machinery use and care
- Carry out general building maintenance and support site infrastructure as needed
What We're Looking For
- Relevant mechanical qualification (City & Guilds or equivalent)
- 17th Edition Electrical Qualification (or later)
- Proven experience in engineering/maintenance roles
- Confident with troubleshooting electro-mechanical machinery
- Working knowledge of Health & Safety standards, COSHH, and CDM regulations
- Comfortable working at height and in confined spaces
- Skilled in the use of basic power tools and diagnostic equipment
- Full UK driving licence
Key Words - Multi Skilled Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Electrical, Mechanical, MS Engineer, Shift Engineer, Conveyors, Scanners, belts, drivers, facility's
This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to meaningful change within a growing organisation that values efficiency and continuous improvement. We welcome candidates from diverse engineering backgrounds, including FMCG, automotive, or manufacturing, who are eager to learn new skills in a fast-paced environment. If you're a multi-skilled engineer with a passion for problem-solving and innovation, we want to hear from you!
Please contact Ryan Taylor at Winsearch UK for further information –
Winsearch acts as an employment agency for permanent staff. We recruit for roles based in Engineering & Manufacturing, Food & Drinks, Pharmaceutical, Supply Chain & Procurement and Professional Services.
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