Total 268 Maintenance / Repair job vacancies in Maidstone, Kent

Allen Motor Group are currently looking to recruit a Master Technician to join our Ford dealership in Sittingbourne.

As a master technician you’ll have some key tasks and activities within your area of responsibility:


Provide technical and diagnostic service ensuring customer satisfaction and productivity targets are met and exceeded
Coach and monitor the technical workforce within the service department
Maintain the highest level of technical knowledge and ensure compliance with manufacturer training
Uphold company and manufacturer quality standards
Ensure 100% compliance with vehicle health check processes


This position is offered on a full-time 45 hour working week paying £44,800 with and an OTE of £52,000 reporting to the Aftersales Manager. Our average Master Technician earnings were £55,000 last year!

Required Skills & Experience

To be considered for the position you will need to possess a relevant formal qualification (City & Guilds/NVQ Level 3) as a minimum. We are looking for individuals who possess the following attributes & skills:


A full UK driving licence
Experience of inspection, repair and servicing motor vehicles
Previous senior technician or master technician level qualification or experience
MOT Tester qualification would be very advantageous
Fantastic verbal and written English skills
Previous experience working in a franchised dealership


Why Allen Motor Group?

In addition to a highly attractive basic salary and target related bonus we also offer a range of other benefits including:


30 days holiday including bank holidays, plus additional holiday entitlement which increases with length of service
Fantastic discounts on MOT’s, services and parts
Life assurance benefit, at no cost to yourself
Discounted gym membership
Retailer discount portal with discounts from some of the UK’s biggest retailers
Up to £1,000 refer a friend scheme
Full training and support to develop and progress your career with Allen Motor Group


At Allen Motor Group, we drive an inclusive workplace, respecting and encouraging applications from every background. Join our team, where every person matters.

To be considered for this opportunity please apply now

Allen Motor Group are currently looking to recruit a Master Technician to join our Ford dealership in Gillingham.

As a master technician you’ll have some key tasks and activities within your area of responsibility:


Provide technical and diagnostic service ensuring customer satisfaction and productivity targets are met and exceeded
Coach and monitor the technical workforce within the service department
Maintain the highest level of technical knowledge and ensure compliance with manufacturer training
Uphold company and manufacturer quality standards
Ensure 100% compliance with vehicle health check processes


This position is offered on a full-time working contract paying £44,800 with and an OTE of £52,000 reporting to the Aftersales Manager. Our average Master Technician earnings were £55,000 last year!

Required Skills & Experience

To be considered for the position you will need to possess a relevant formal qualification (City & Guilds/NVQ Level 3) as a minimum. We are looking for individuals who possess the following attributes & skills:


A full UK driving licence
Experience of inspection, repair and servicing motor vehicles
Previous senior technician or master technician level qualification or experience
MOT Tester qualification would be very advantageous
Fantastic verbal and written English skills
Previous experience working in a franchised dealership


Why Allen Motor Group?

In addition to a highly attractive basic salary and target related bonus we also offer a range of other benefits including:


30 days holiday including bank holidays, plus additional holiday entitlement which increases with length of service
Fantastic discounts on MOT’s, services and parts
Life assurance benefit, at no cost to yourself
Discounted gym membership
Retailer discount portal with discounts from some of the UK’s biggest retailers
Up to £1,000 refer a friend scheme
Full training and support to develop and progress your career with Allen Motor Group


At Allen Motor Group, we drive an inclusive workplace, respecting and encouraging applications from every background. Join our team, where every person matters.

To be considered for this opportunity please apply now

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people?
Do you want to be a part of a values led, driven and innovative team developing the UK’s first secure school?We are offering an exciting opportunity for someone with practical maintenance skills and experience in Facilities and Estates to join a dedicated team of Facilities Assistants at Oasis Restore, the firstDetailsSalary: £27,344-£29,439 plus Local Government Pension Scheme
Location: Oasis Restore secure school in Rochester, Medway, Kent
Working Pattern: Full time + Flexibility with Out-of-Hours CalloutsJob Purpose
As part of the facilities team, your primary responsibility will be to uphold the highest professional standards while assisting your fellow facilities assistants and the Facilities Manager in maintaining a safe and secure environment. You will ensure compliance with regulations, perform maintenance tasks, and support various property and estate functions.Your role also includes safeguarding the site during adverse weather conditions and contributing to a collaborative and purposeful atmosphere, including offering occasional supervision to volunteers / students seeking practical experience.Additionally, you will serve as a key contact point for property and estate matters at Oasis Restore, providing essential support to the Principal Director, Oasis Restore staff, and external service providers.Specific Responsibilities
Health and Safety Compliance
To assist the Facilities Manager in maintaining a safe, functioning and secure environment, ensuring that all relevant Health & Safety Regulations and safe working procedures are adhered to.To assist with ensuring statutory compliance through the satisfactory performance and completion of Planned Preventative Maintenance, Cyclical Programs, and other required duties.To assist the Facilities Manager to check and maintain the Fire Alarm, to ensure Fire Doors are operating correctly and to assist with Planned Drills, Fire and Lockdown.To assist in ensuring the safety of the site during periods of bad weather, including clearing of paths of snow, ice and fallen leaves and applying rock salt when required.To ensure that all works have appropriate Health & Safety Risk Assessments in place and to ensure that Health & Safety checks are carried out across the site as and when required.To ensure that all operations comply with relevant legislation including Health & Safety at Work Act etc., current environmental legislation, Building, Planning & Child Protection legislation.To assist the undertaking all allocated Health & Safety checks for the academy on a daily/weekly/monthly & annual basis or as and when required ensuring Health & Safety Systems are fully maintained and updated.To assist the Facilities Manager in the implementation procedures related to the Business Continuity plan and other emergency events.Property and Estates
To provide assistance in the delivery of the Property & Estates services to Oasis Restore.
To assist in ensuring the safe, efficient, and effective day to day running of the Property & Estates service.Assist in the general running of the Property & Estates service through the preparation of daily, weekly, and monthly reports, answering the phone, dealing with complaints and meeting facilitation.Assist with the support of all day-to-day activities related to the operation of the Property & Estates functions.Assist with the maintenance of effective and efficient filing systems and structures in line with Property & Estates requirements including service contract records and other property related records.Comply with all Oasis, Property & Estates and Oasis Restore QA Procedures and agreed direction.Keep Oasis Restore tools and equipment in good working order. About Oasis Restore
Oasis Restore is the country’s first secure school that is a proof-of-concept policy initiative funded by the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) and the Youth Custody Service. Oasis Restore’s mission is to transform the life chances of children aged 12-18 years in the criminal justice system through delivering psychologically informed, integrated practice that centres on trusted, safe relationships between staff and children. Oasis Restore is a learning community that embeds hope, stability, and opportunity for children beyond the secure school.

We are looking for experienced Planned Maintenance Painter to join our client working within the area of Kent. Reporting to the Head of Property, the successful candidates will be responsible for undertaking both responsive and planned maintenance tasks to properties within their business. You will be required to carry out repairs, maintenance, painting and installation . This role involves working from home with daily travel to carry out repairs and maintenance in the properties where tenants reside or have vacated.

The successful candidates will have experience in general maintenance including clean and clear, painting & decorating and groundwork. Carry out a range of painting and redecoration tasks including prepare and clean surfaces using methods such as scraping, sanding and steam cleaning; remove old wallpaper and loose paint; repair cracks and holes in walls and joinery by applying fillers/ sealant. Prepare/sand surface for application of decorative product. To ensure all accommodation is clean and fit for purpose. To ensure company procedures are adhered to and all cleaning records are completed and up to date.

If this is a role for you and you have the necessary experience, please apply with an up to date CV. The role is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks and will require a full UK driving licence.

Benefits

• 33 days annual leave per annum (25 days plus bank holidays)


• Life Cover (2 x basic salary)


• Westfield Health Membership (offering cashback on health services plus discounts for retailers and gym memberships)


• 6 month probation period


• Employer pension contribution (4% employer, 4% employee)


• Laptop/Phone/other equipment if required as part of job role


• Mileage expenses (claimable from home)


• Referral Scheme

Email Lucy at l.wildish@newappointmentsgroup.co.uk if you would like further information. New Appointments Group, Expertly Matching Employers and Jobseekers since 1975. Committed to diversity, equality and opportunity for all.

Title: Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Location: Rochester, Kent

Shifts: 4 on 4 off, Day shifts (07:00- 19:00 / 12:00 - 00:00)

Salary: Circa £50,000

Benefits: Annual Bonus + Salary scheme + 28 Days Holiday

This company is a well-established, family-owned business in the Southeast of England, specializing in fruit production. They have a long history in the industry, spanning over 70 years, and are known for their commitment to quality and innovation. With a team of over 250 employees, they operate multiple production warehouses for a variety of clients. They have a strong focus on technology and automation, and are currently looking to add a mechanically-skilled engineer to their team.

The ideal candidate would be a competent maintenance engineer with an electrical bias comfortable working in a fast-paced, regulated, and automated environment. You must be able to bring your established skill set but be willing to learn, adapt and work as a team.

Your responsibilities:

• Join a team of engineers responsible for keeping production lines running smoothly.
• Perform both planned and reactive maintenance on equipment.
• Fault find and repair electrical and mechanical components
• Ensure all safety regulations and policies are followed.
• Maintain a high standard of preventative maintenance.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to increase equipment availability and efficiency.

The requirements:

• You've completed an engineering apprenticeship (City & Guilds, ONC, HNC, or NVQ Level 3) / hold an 18th Edition qualification.
• You've spent at least 5 years working as an electrical engineer or technician in a manufacturing or production setting.
• You've got a solid understanding of PLC-based control systems.
• You're familiar with using CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems) to plan maintenance and track repairs.
• You're up to speed on all the relevant safety regulations and compliance requirements.

Randstad CPE values diversity 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.

Are you an experienced and dynamic Maintenance Supervisor or Engineering Supervisor looking for your forever role?

At Tarmac, ‘who you are’ matters. We want to get to know you. If you share our values and are proud of a job well done, collaborative in working well with others and ambitious to make things better, then have a read of what we have on offer.

We are currently recruiting for a Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor to join and lead our friendly maintenance shift team at our Linford Block Plant, which is located close to Stanford-le-Hope in Essex. This role is commutable from Maidstone, Chatham, Rochester, Gillingham, Hempstead, Sevenoaks, Orpington, Swanley, Dartford, Bromley, Tonbridge, Gravesend, Rainham, Swanley, Sittingbourne, Dunton Green or the surrounding areas we would like to hear from you.

Our Linford Plant manufactures sustainable, tough and energy efficient aerated blocks that we see all around us, whether this be in our homes or our work environments, you are never too far away from one of our products.

Here at Tarmac, we are working hard to create a dynamic and inclusive environment and it’s important that our people come from a variety of different backgrounds.

Main Responsibilities

You as the Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor will be responsible for managing the shift maintenance team, taking ownership of performance and quality, achieving and maximising the efficiency of the process and delivering a preventative maintenance scheme for fixed and mobile plant whilst also proactive on the reactive maintenance of day-to-day plant operations. You will work in the control of health and safety requirements in respect of the full range of activities carried out. Responsible for instilling an inclusive culture where people are treated with dignity and respect.

You will be proactive and ‘hands on’ in all maintenance activity including Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM), defect and risk management, breakdowns, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and project engineering work.

Your responsibilities as the Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor will include (not exhaustive):

• Monitor and maximise productivity of processes, making cost effective use of resources, products and equipment. Identify ways to improve processes and quality
• Drive achievement of optimum Overall Operations Effectiveness (OOE) and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
• Communicate performance targets and KPI’s to team through meetings, briefings and site objectives
• Supervision of maintenance activities along with strong knowledge of CMMS systems
• Complete plant (fixed and mobile) maintenance checks and inspections as required
• Undertake and/or review maintenance inspections and report defects (AAA)
• Monitor and report key successes and deficiencies across site (performance, product, equipment, people) to management, undertaking root cause analysis and calling out problems as required
• Support the control production-associated costs (including temp labour and overtime), reviewing these regularly with management
• Promoting the maintenance management system, ensuring the application of maintenance procedures, methods and best practices
• Maintaining Health and Safety rules and regulations and ensure all Safe Systems of Work are signed off and complied with leading towards a target of zero harm for personnel and contractors
• Lead, manage and develop a team, optimising engagement, and overall team performance
• Lead in resolving complex technical issues or failures as they arise, along with coordinated planned shutdowns
• Carry out supervisory duties in line with regulations, manufacturers guidance, company policies and procedures

Our Linford Plant runs 24/7 and this is a shift role

The Ideal Candidate

The successful applicant in the role of Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor will be instrumental in the future development and support of the engineering culture to achieve the benefits available through reactive, proactive and our continuous improvement strategy. You will have experience as an Engineering (Supervisor or Manager) / Maintenance (Supervisor or Manager) within a similar heavy manufacturing industry and line management experience will be essential.

Qualifications/Requirements/Capabilities:

• ESSENTIAL - Mechanical, Pneumatic and Hydraulic systems knowledge and/or Electrical systems
• HNC/HND in a role related discipline along with a recognised apprenticeship or BEng would prove highly beneficial
• Challenge people, hold them accountable for job completion and quality of completion
• Computer literate - familiarity with computer software (word, excel, etc)
• Good communication skills, with a positive, proactive can - do attitude to your team and others
• Continuous Improvement techniques, Lean methodology, Six Sigma and FMEA and Root Cause Analysis investigative methods

Why Us

In the role of Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor we additionally offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives and benefits:

• Bonus scheme
• Enhanced holiday entitlement
• Contributory pension scheme
• Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
• Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice
• Access to join our Employee Communities (employee networks) we currently have nine communities inc. (REACH) Religious, Ethnic, Cultural Heritage, LGBTQ+, Parents & Carers, Ability, Wellbeing, Female Voice, and Menopause
• Training and development opportunities

Interested? Why not click here to find out more? Go on… are you ready to build your future?

Tarmac is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Please click on the apply button to complete your application. Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when this happens we sometimes bring the published closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.

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Maintenance Engineer
Dartford, Kent
Manufacturing
Monday to Friday - DAYS
£40,000 + Overtime

Gi Pro are proud to be working in partnership with a national manufacturing company who are present in the UK, Europe, and Asia with over 200 employees in the UK, the company in question are looking for an multi skilled maintenance engineer - mech bias.

Job Role:

Working at the site based in Northwest Kent the role is to maintain, service and repair, all machinery to ensure smooth running of the site as well as meeting all health and safety requirements. This is a high energy, fast evolving environment with exciting challenges daily.

Typical duties involve:

• To maintain site health, safety & environmental standards, and company policies.
• Be responsible for own safety and the safety of those around who may be impacted.
• To attend and resolve equipment breakdowns within agreed target times.
• To carry out and record works in accordance with the maintenance plan
• To provide engineering support to the operation and minimise non-operational time.
• To maintain workshop inventory
• To support process improvement activities which affect Overall Equipment Effectiveness (product of Quality, Performance & Availability)

Desirable experience

• Mechanical experience within a manufacturing environment
• Hydraulics and Pneumatics
• Practical fault-finding knowledge of Electrical, Controls & Instrumentation systems.
• Mechanical systems - gears, shafts, bearings, drive belts, conveyors.
• Electrical drive systems - direct, geared, fixed & variable speed controllers.
• Must be eligible to work in UK.
• Full driving licence

Benefits:
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Contributory pension scheme
Contributory pension scheme (company match up to 7%)
Life Assurance 4x basic salary
Ample free onsite parking
Access to the subsidised canteen
All tools and PPE required for the role

Should you require any support or assistance, please contact your local Gi Group office.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited are proud founding members of Menopause in business, pledge members for Neurodiversity in business, Disability committed members, Silver status pledge members for the Armed Forces Covenant, and Bronze trail blazers for Racial Equality matters.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited group of companies includes Gi Recruitment Limited, Draefern Limited, Gi Group Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Limited, Marks Sattin (UK) Limited, TACK TMI UK Limited, Grafton Professional Staffing Limited, Encore Personnel Services, Gi Group Ireland Limited and Kelly Services (UK) Ltd. Gi Group Ireland Limited are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role.

We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Gi Group Privacy Statement. To view a copy and to help you understand how we collect, use and process your personal data please visit the Privacy page on our Gi Group website.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions. Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children). At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work. We support our staff with disabilities to ensure they have the adjustments they need to be the best they can be in the workplace.Collaborating with Access to Work means that our staff are assessed by experts in the workplace and we ensure that their recommendations are implemented as quickly as possible. You can find out more here: Access to Work: get support if you have a disability or health condition: What Access to Work is - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) Interview Date: To be confirmed.

We are currently recruiting for Vehicle Technicians in the Kent area, we are offering PAYE and Limited Company contracts for these roles.

Within these roles you will be undertaking general mechanical and recall work.

Successful candidates will need to hold a relevant level 3 qualification, such as Motor Vehicle Technology or Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair.

Call our Automotive recruitment team now on 01455 891 358, option 1 or email your CV/Contact Details to recruitment@iglooautomotive.com.

Commutable From:

Gillingham, Chatham, Dartford, Gravesend, Sheerness, Sittingbourne, Canterbury, Ashford, Tonbridge, Maidstone.

Architect (newly qualified) or Architectural Technician

We are looking for someone to join our manufacturing client, based between Canterbury and Dover, as an Architectural Technician to work on an exciting new project for a leader in their field. If you are a newly qualified Architect, we'd still be happy to hear from you.

Salary is flexible, dependent upon experience and is 830am to 5.30pm with one hour for lunch, Monday to Friday. Holiday entitlement is 28 days per annum, including bank holidays, plus company pension scheme.

Duties will include:

• Being heavily involved in the preparation of the building regulations drawings and submissions
• Manage the process
• Lead on the technical design element of the project
• Assist with the development of standard details
• Assist the team with the construction detailing and technical drawings
• Produce detailed construction drawings, both freehand and computer generated
• Co-ordinate detailed design information
• Prepare building regulation drawings
• Costing materials from plans

Requirements:

• Excellent command of English, both written and spoken
• Strong mathematical skills and computer literacy
• Have excellent AutoCAD, Photoshop, Sketch-up skills
• Experience in InDesign and 3D rendering packages
• Good presentation skills
• The ability to work under pressure
• Evidence of being able to perform well as an individual and as part of a team
• Excellent Microsoft Office Skills
• Knowledge of UK building and planning regulations
• Understanding of building technology
• Must be confident, friendly, outgoing person who is able to work well within a team

*Must have transport due to the location of the business (there is no public transport to the location).

Plain CVs in Word are preferred.

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Vehicle Technician Vacancy - Snodland
Salary: up to £38,000 Basic OTE £44,000 and company benefits
Working hours: Monday to Friday, 8.00am - 5.00pm 1 in 3 Saturdays, 8am - 12.30pm - full time, permanent position

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We have a new vacancy for a Vehicle Technician for my clients Commercial site in Snodland. Excellent opportunity for a Vehicle Technician to join a high performing team. This role suits a Vehicle Technician looking for a long-term role.

Fantastic benefits package that includes:

• Competitive starting salary
• Company pension scheme

Role:

• Vehicle servicing & general maintenance
• Vehicle Diagnostics
• Brakes, suspension, clutches

Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a busy workshop
• Possess Strong mechanical Skills
• Have a steady work history
• You must be a level 3 Vehicle Technician or equivalent to (City and Guilds)

All applications will be treated with the utmost confidentiality

VTSTH

Consultant: Ryan Scholes

Octane Recruitment are a leading Recruitment agency specialising in Automotive, Motor trade, Engineering, OEM and various related industries.

We are recruiting across the UK for Vehicle Technician, Vehicle Mechanic, Commercial Vehicle Technician, Diagnostic Technician, Senior Technician, Master Technician, Mobile Vehicle Technician, PDI Technician, Prep Technician, MOT Tester, Fast Fit Technician, LCV Technician, Light Commercial Technician, HGV Technician, Bus Technician, LGV Technician, HGV Engineer, HGV Mechanic, HGV Fitter

Octane Recruitment cover a variety of different sectors including Technical, Mechanical, Engineering, Sales, Service, Aftersales, Bodyshop, Fleet & Rental Management, Accounts, Finance, Marketing, & Payroll, Managerial, Logistics, Parts, Administration, Call Centre / Contact Centre, Senior Appointments, Head Office Positions and Confidential Appointments.

Job Title: Water Technician

Location: Tunbridge wells

Salary: £34K

Are you a skilled Water Technician looking for an exciting opportunity to work on a commercial site in the Tunbridge wells area? My client is seeking a dedicated and experienced Water Technician to join a team on a large R&D site.

Qualifications:

L8 / Legionella Awareness

Day to Day Duties:

We are looking for an experienced Mobile Water Services Technician to complete a range of Legionella maintenance PPMs, remedial cleaning, sampling, chemical testing, minor plumbing, and electro / mechanical tasks to meet clients' requirements.

You should be capable of maintaining customers' waterlog books and completing the necessary documentation according to current guidelines and company policy.

You must conduct a variety of water samples from multiple sector properties and document these samples in line with company procedures.

Carry out water system cleaning and disinfection in accordance with the Approved Code of Practice L8 and company procedures.

You will be responsible for testing, servicing, and maintaining thermostatic mixing valves along with basic plumbing works where required.

You will have a full current driving licence and have basic IT skills (Microsoft package). You must have excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience in Compliance Servicing, Legionella Monitoring, or Water Hygiene Treatment

Package:

• Salary: Up to 34k per annum.
• Holiday: Generous 33 days leave.
• Pension: Secure your future with our comprehensive pension plan.
• Working Hours : 40 hours per week/8am to 5pm

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a dynamic team working on prestigious site
• Enjoy a competitive salary with a range of benefits.
• Develop your skills and career with ongoing training and sup

Randstad CPE values diversity 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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You'll be involved in:

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Title: Maintenance Engineer

Location: Kent (Dartford / Rochester / Chatham / Maidstone)

Shifts: 4 on 4 off Shifts (Day Shifts only, 05:00 - 17:00)

Salary: Circa £47,000 Basic + Competitive Benefits

The Company:

My client is an nationally recognised manufacturer currently working with some very impressive big names within the food production industry. Due to their growth and the opening of their new site, they are seeking a maintenance engineer with experience within a FMCG manufacturing industry (preferably food) or similar work environment to join their team on a full time, permanent basis.

They are in the process of creating a site where engineers want to come to work, where there is no blame culture and everyone can enjoy themselves in a fast-paced but low-pressure work environment where they have enough facilities and staff to ensure you enjoy coming to work!

To do this they have set up a brand new site with the latest equipment, a canteen serving hot and cold foods on-site 24/7, yearly pay rises and appraisals to discuss where you would like to go in the company to ensure you are able to grow and progress within the company long term, free parking and electric car charging ports, and options for your shift patterns and your training and career progression!

The Candidate:

The ideal candidate would be a competent maintenance engineer or mechanical fitter comfortable working in a fast-paced, regulated automated environment. If you enjoy an energetic and challenging workplace, but also want to be surrounded by a very supportive team this could be the role for you…

You must be able to work well with others, have a positive attitude towards work and want to grow within the company long-term. The role will include supporting the team in dismantling and replacing machine parts. Upholding health and safety regulations in a fast moving automated environment and conducting all mandatory logs. You must be comfortable handling mechanical repairs on the conveyor systems and ensure the efficiency of the production line.

Requirements:

• Several years experience working within a FMCG environment, preferable food production.
• Have completed an onsite apprenticeship or hold a level 3 NVQ in Engineering or similar..
• Confident working with hydraulics, pneumatics, conveyors, pumps, motors, rollers, gearboxes, fabrication repairs, fitting new parts etc
• Competent fault finding and repairing on a range of equipment.
• Be ambitious, enthusiastic and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Enthusiastic approachable and a can do attitude to work.

Benefits:

• 33 days holiday
• 24/7 onsite canteen for hot or cold food
• Overtime options
• Contributory pensions scheme
• Reputable growing company
• Free onsite parking with electric car charging ports
• Friendly, sociable work environment
• Ongoing training
• Yearly appraisals and pay rises
• Medical Cover Scheme

Randstad CPE values diversity 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.

Title: Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer

Location: Kent (Dartford / Rochester / Chatham / Maidstone)

Shifts: 4 on 4 off Shifts (Permanent Nights, 17:00 - 05:00)

Salary: Circa £52,000 Basic + Competitive Benefits

The Company:

My client is an nationally recognised manufacturer currently working with some very impressive big names within the food production industry. Due to their growth and the opening of their new site, they are seeking a senior multi-skilled maintenance engineer with experience within a FMCG manufacturing industry or similar work environment to join their team on a full time, permanent basis.

They are in the process of creating a site where engineers want to come to work, where there is no blame culture and everyone can enjoy themselves in a fast-paced but low-pressure work environment where they have enough facilities and staff to ensure you enjoy coming to work!

To do this they have set up a brand new site with the latest equipment, a canteen serving hot and cold foods on-site 24/7, yearly pay rises and appraisals to discuss where you would like to go in the company to ensure you are able to grow and progress within the company long term, free parking and electric car charging ports, and options for your shift patterns and your training and career progression!

The Candidate:

The ideal candidate would be a competent multi-skilled engineer comfortable working in a fast-paced, regulated automated environment. If you enjoy an energetic and challenging workplace, but also want to be surrounded by a very supportive team this could be the role for you…

You must be able to work well with others, have a positive attitude towards work and want to grow within the company long-term. The role will include supporting the team in dismantling and replacing machine parts. Upholding health and safety regulations in a fast moving automated environment and conducting all mandatory logs. You must be comfortable handling both electrical and mechanical repairs on the conveyor systems and ensure the efficiency of the production line.

Requirements:

• Several years experience working within a FMCG environment, preferable food production.
• Hold a level 3 NVQ / HNC / HND in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Must be a team player and willing to fit in with the family style ethos of the maintenance engineer team.
• Hold 17th or 18th Edition
• Be familiar with electrical troubleshooting, predominantly with PLCs.
• Competent fault finding and repairing on a range of equipment.
• Be ambitious, enthusiastic and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Enthusiastic approachable and a can do attitude to work.

Benefits:

• 33 days holiday
• 24/7 onsite canteen for hot or cold food
• Overtime options
• Contributory pensions scheme
• Reputable growing company
• Free onsite parking with electric car charging ports
• Friendly, sociable work environment
• Ongoing training
• Yearly appraisals and pay rises
• Medical Cover Scheme

Randstad CPE values diversity 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.

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