Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician (8:30am – 5:00pm, Monday – Friday)Full-time, PermanentOnsite- Aylesford, Kent

About the role

As a maintenance technician, you will be responsible for performing highly diversified duties to install, troubleshoot, repair and maintain production and facility equipment according to relevant current legislation/regulations, health and safety, maintenance systems and processes to support the achievement of the site’s business goals and objectives.

Benefits

• Personal growth including training and development opportunities
• Health Cash Plan
• Subsidised gym membership
• Discretionary bonus
• Access to flexible pay with Aslan

Key responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and routine site inspections
• Respond to and prioritise reactive maintenance and breakdown repairs
• Support production activities and ensure minimal downtime
• Participate in an emergency call‑out rota and respond to out‑of‑hours incidents as required
• Maintain accurate records, reports, and handovers across shifts
• Deputise for the Engineering Lead during absences and report accordingly
• Liaise with contractors and visitors, including site chaperoning
• Carry out installations and equipment modifications in line with legislation, food safety, and hygiene standards
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping across work areas, workshops, and stores
• Monitor spare parts stock and communicate requirements to management
• Actively contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
• Attend daily meetings and communicate actions or issues to the Engineering Lead and Production Managers
• Undertake additional duties as required by the Engineering Lead or Senior Management

Qualifications

• Applicants should either have a strong academic track record in process engineering related discipline, or be a time served maintenance technician with process control experience in a manufacturing environment.
• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics, Manufacturing or related Engineering discipline, or a time served Maintenance Technician with suitable experience in a production environment.
• At least five years’ experience in ideally a food manufacturing environment.
• A proven track record in production technical processes, continuous improvement / OEE.
• Confidence in all areas of MS Office.
• Experience with operating a CMMS System.
• IOSHH – would be an advantage.
• Legionella – would be an advantage.
• Experience of PLCs, variable speed drives and fault-finding would be an advantage.

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