Maintenance Engineer

£45000 - £50000 per annum + 25 days+BH, life assurance, discounts Dartford, Kent

Maintenance Engineer

Maintenance Engineer

£50,000

Rotating shift pattern

25 days + bank holidays, pension, EAP, Life Assurance, Cycle to Work Scheme

Commutable from Dartford, Gravesend, Bexleyheath, Swanley, Sidcup, Rochester, Orpington

A great opportunity to join a busy production environment as a Shift Maintenance Engineer, supporting the smooth running of industrial roasting and packing machinery.

Working across a rotating three‑shift pattern, you’ll carry out electrical and mechanical maintenance, respond to breakdowns and help drive continuous improvement across the site. This role suits someone hands‑on, proactive and confident working in a fast‑moving manufacturing setting.

Role & Responsibilities:

Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on production machinery, including electrical fault‑finding and repairs

Work closely with the engineering team to keep plant assets running efficiently and support continuous improvement

Respond quickly to equipment stoppages, implementing fixes and supporting modifications to machinery and processes

Complete routine PPM checks, recalibrate equipment and replace parts in line with maintenance schedules

Perform general site maintenance, ensuring high standards of safety, hygiene and equipment presentation

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

Strong electrical fault‑finding skills, with experience of PLC‑controlled systems

Mechanical experience

Confident working under pressure with solid problem‑solving ability

Able to work independently as well as part of a team, with a proactive approach to learning

Comfortable using digital platforms and adaptable to changing workloads and shift patterns

Benefits:

£50,000

Pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work Scheme