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Maintenance Technician
Job Posted: 21 days ago
Salary: £ 35,000 - 40,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Aylesford, Kent
Expire in: 7 days
Job Description
Maintenance Technician
Location: Aylesford, Kent
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 per annum, DOE
Hours: 8:30am – 5pm, Monday- Friday.
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits: Health cash plan, subsidised gym membership, discretionary bonus, flexible pay access, 33 days holiday including bank holidays, and more.
Are you an experienced Maintenance Technician seeking a fresh challenge with a globally recognised manufacturer?
We are proud to be working on behalf of our client, a market leader in ingredient and premix solutions, to recruit a dedicated and skilled Maintenance Technician to join their Aylesford-based night shift team.
Why join our client?
With over 40 years of industry expertise and an international footprint, our client is at the forefront of ingredient innovation across the food, beverage, and nutrition sectors. They’re committed to creating high-quality, sustainable solutions and are equally passionate about investing in the development and well-being of their people.
Your Role:
As a Maintenance Technician, you’ll play a vital part in ensuring equipment reliability and plant efficiency through planned and reactive maintenance. From fault-finding to installations and continuous improvement projects, your technical expertise will be essential in keeping operations running smoothly.
What you’ll be doing:
* Perform reactive, planned, and preventative maintenance on critical equipment
* Prioritise work based on guidance from the Engineering Supervisor
* Accurately maintain records using a CMMS system
* Manage contractors on site, adhering to PTW & RAMS protocols
* Lead problem-solving initiatives to improve site efficiency
* Carry out installations and project work in line with UK regulations
* Support safe food production by adhering to hygiene and safety standards
* Ensure smooth shift handovers with clear communication across departments
What we’re looking for:
* NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related discipline OR time-served Maintenance Technician
* Minimum five years’ experience, ideally within food manufacturing
* Familiarity with production processes, OEE and continuous improvement
* Confident using MS Office and CMMS systems
* IOSHH and Legionella training would be advantageous
* Experience with PLCs, VSDs, and fault-finding is desirable
* A proactive, team-focused approach and commitment to safety and compliance
If you're ready to take your next step in a fast-paced and forward-thinking manufacturing environment, we want to hear from you.
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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