Salary - £57,750
Shifts - 12-hour rotating shifts
Location - Near Rainham, Kent
Key Responsibilities:
Provide both proactive and reactive engineering support across production lines, ensuring machinery runs efficiently, safely, and consistently in a fast-paced environment
Diagnose and resolve equipment faults using both electrical and mechanical expertise, applying structured fault-finding techniques to minimise downtime
Work closely with operations teams to coordinate maintenance activities, balancing production targets with essential servicing requirements
Support equipment upgrades, installations, and commissioning projects, contributing to improved automation performance and long-term reliability
Maintain accurate records of all engineering activities within maintenance systems, ensuring compliance, traceability, and transparency
Manage spare parts inventory, maintaining optimal stock levels and sourcing critical components to prevent production delays
Champion health and safety by adhering to procedures, identifying risks, and driving continuous improvement through analysis of recurring issuesRequirements:
Proven experience in a maintenance engineering role within industrial, manufacturing, or processing environments, ideally with high-speed production equipment
Strong electrical knowledge complemented by solid mechanical skills, enabling effective troubleshooting and repair of automated systems
Relevant engineering qualifications (e.g. NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, HNC, apprenticeship, or equivalent)
Hands-on experience with PLC systems, including diagnostics, fault finding, and interpreting control logic
Familiarity with maintenance management systems and accurate reporting practices
Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across teams and prioritise workload effectively
Good understanding of health and safety standards, risk assessments, and safe systems of workWhat's on Offer:
Competitive salary with clear progression opportunities within a stable and growing organisation
Comprehensive benefits package including pension contributions, wellbeing support, and access to healthcare services
Generous holiday entitlement increasing with length of service, plus onsite parking and potential accommodation support
Ongoing training and development through funded courses and skill enhancement programmes
Additional benefits such as employee discounts, wellbeing initiatives, and financial savings schemes
Stable pay structure and the opportunity to work with modern, automated equipment and technologiesIf this opportunity is of interest, please apply or contact Duke at Henderson Brown for further information
Salary description
£57750.00 - £57750.00 per year