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 SchemeIf you are interested in this position please click 'apply'.

Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.

Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

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