Maintenance Engineer

Maintenance Engineer

Location: Whitstable, Kent

The Role

We are looking for an experienced Maintenance Engineer to join a busy maintenance team, supporting the smooth operation of manufacturing equipment and site facilities. This is a varied hands-on role involving planned preventative maintenance, reactive breakdown repairs, continuous improvement activities and project work.

You will play a key role in ensuring equipment reliability, minimising downtime and supporting operational efficiency across the site.

Key Responsibilities

Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on machinery, plant and site facilities. Diagnose electrical and mechanical faults, repairing equipment and replacing components where required. Respond promptly to breakdowns and minimise production downtime. Use the CMMS system to manage maintenance tasks, prioritise workloads and maintain accurate maintenance records. Support condition-based monitoring activities and identify improvement opportunities. Install, maintain and test electrical and mechanical equipment, including control panels and fixed installations. Work on hydraulic, pneumatic and PLC-controlled equipment. Interpret electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic schematics and engineering drawings. Support ongoing continuous improvement initiatives to improve equipment performance and reliability. Assist with new equipment installations, site improvement projects and sustainability initiatives. Maintain engineering tools and equipment to a high standard. Coordinate with contractors where required, including reviewing RAMS and issuing permits to work. Assist with sourcing spare parts and processing purchase orders. Support facilities maintenance, including buildings, utilities and infrastructure. Carry out risk assessments and contribute to the development of safe systems of work. Work collaboratively with production and engineering teams to ensure maintenance priorities are achieved. Provide overtime support when required to meet business needs.

What We're Looking For

Essential

NVQ Level 3 in an Engineering discipline (or equivalent). GCSE Grade 5 (or equivalent) in Maths and English. A minimum of 5 years' experience in a maintenance engineering role. Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding skills. Experience working with hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems. Ability to interpret engineering drawings and electrical schematics. Good IT skills with experience using maintenance management systems. Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently. A proactive, organised and solutions-focused approach.