Maintenance Engineer

Maintenance Engineer

• Location: Whitstable Site - Maintenance Department
• Job Type: Full-time
• Salary: Competitive (DOE)

We are seeking a Maintenance Engineer to join our dynamic team at the Whitstable site. This role is crucial for supporting internal customers, conducting Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM), addressing equipment failures, and driving continuous improvement in manufacturing processes. The successful candidate will also play a key role in delivering and supporting projects aimed at new equipment installations, site regeneration, and sustainability improvements.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Diagnose failures and causes of asset/component breakdowns, repair or replace parts, and ensure equipment functions correctly.
• Complete PPM tasks, including Condition Based Monitoring, and coordinate resolutions for identified remedial works.
• Utilize the CMMS system to prioritize work, lead departmental morning meetings, and balance long-term actions with urgent short-term actions.
• Maintain a professional interaction with departments, customers, and colleagues across engineering and production.
• Install and maintain electrical and mechanical plant and equipment, including control panels and fixed electrical installations.
• Support facilities maintenance, including buildings, roadways, and water systems.
• Interpret electrical/mechanical drawings, schematics, and operating instructions to support maintenance schedules.
• Manage documentation, records, and reporting within the maintenance database.
• Coordinate third-party activities, manage contractors, and process purchase orders.
• Develop and implement site services procedures, work instructions, and safe systems of work.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Broad technical skills with standard fault-finding techniques.
• Ability to interpret electrical wiring, hydraulic, and pneumatic diagrams.
• Proficient in using computers for logging daily activities, communicating with suppliers, and raising purchase orders.
• At least 5 years of experience in a similar role.
• Essential knowledge of engineering principles including electrical/electronic systems and fluid dynamics.
• NVQ level 3 in an Engineering discipline or equivalent.
• Desirable: Knowledge of CNC machinery, Injection Moulding, Automation, or Plating processes.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary with opportunities for progression.
• Exposure to a variety of technical disciplines and advanced systems.
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities.

Health and Safety Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards and cooperate on health and safety issues.
• Manage health and safety for all employees, contractors, and visitors in accordance with company policies.

Business Responsibilities:

• Adhere to Work Instructions as identified in the Quality Systems Manual.
• Ensure compliance with all company policies.

To apply for the Maintenance Engineer position, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.