Maintenance Technician - Mechanical
Working Location
Dartford
Contract Type
Permanent, Full Time
Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off
About the Role
If you're a Maintenance Technician who takes real pride in keeping plant running safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively, this is a role where that skill set is genuinely valued. Join an established business in the process manufacturing and resource recovery sector, working in a busy production environment with a strong focus on planned maintenance, equipment reliability, and continuous improvement.
Why This Role Stands Out
- Permanent position offering a 4 on 4 off shift pattern for genuine work-life balance
- Company pension and 23 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays
- Real influence - your input feeds directly into root-cause problem solving and improvement plans
- A varied, well-supported production environment with a strong team culture
Key Responsibilities
- Completing planned maintenance inspections to a high standard
- Planning and delivering corrective and reactive work, minimising downtime
- Maintaining and improving plant and equipment to maximise availability and performance
- Carrying out dynamic risk assessments to uphold safe working practices
- Maintaining shift paperwork, condition reports, and stock control records
- Assessing malfunctioning equipment and advising site management on next steps
- Supporting engineering projects, new installations, and refurbishments
- Updating and administering the CMMS
- Contributing to problem-solving workshops to identify root causes and improvements
- Attending daily review meetings, reporting on maintenance compliance and live defects
Requirements
- Completed apprenticeship (NVQ Level 2 or 3) in a relevant engineering discipline
- HNC, City & Guilds, or equivalent in an appropriate discipline
- Experience working within a process, production, or manufacturing environment
- Knowledge of CMMS systems, their purpose, and functionality
- Knowledge of electrical systems and safety
- Strong diagnostic skills and logical, methodical thinking
- Good communication skills across a production team
How to Apply
If you are interested, please send your CV or contact details to the recruitment team. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic and supportive team environment, making a real impact in the process industry.