Maintenance Engineer

Maintenance Engineer
Location: Gillingham, Kent
Salary: £47,423 + Benefits
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with company contributions
• 25 days annual leave, increasing with service
• Salary sacrifice scheme
• Subsidised canteen
• Free onsite parking
• Access to a benefits platform
• Annual performance-based bonus

Why join our client:

We are proud to represent a well-established, global manufacturing leader that is renowned for its commitment to quality, innovation, and continuous improvement. With state-of-the-art facilities and a strong focus on employee development, our client offers a dynamic and rewarding working environment where skilled engineers can thrive.

About the role:

This is a hands-on, fast-paced position ideal for an experienced Maintenance Engineer with both electrical and mechanical capabilities. You'll play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation and improvement of a wide range of production equipment, including plastic extrusion, printing presses, plating lines, automated warehousing systems, and other critical site facilities.

What you’ll be doing:

• Perform electrical and mechanical servicing, repairs, testing, and installations.
• Diagnose and respond to breakdowns promptly to minimise downtime and maximise output.
• Deliver routine planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across a diverse range of equipment.
• Support improvement projects and propose enhancements to plant, equipment, tools, and systems.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety and all safe working practices.
• Maintain accurate documentation and logs of work carried out.
• Participate in an on-call rota and respond to emergency breakdowns when required.
• Actively contribute to a positive team environment and service-focused culture.

About you:

• Proven experience in a similar multiskilled maintenance role within a manufacturing or production setting.
• Strong fault-finding abilities with a practical, hands-on approach to solving problems.
• Knowledge of both electrical and mechanical systems.
• Comfortable working independently and using initiative.
• Electrical Bias
• A natural communicator who keeps stakeholders informed and demonstrates clear documentation skills.
• A proactive mindset with a passion for continuous improvement and operational excellence.

This role offers the opportunity to be part of an established and forward-thinking team where your expertise will be valued and your development supported.

Morgan Jones is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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