Job Description:

Electrical & Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Location: Sandwich, Kent
Shift Pattern: 4 on, 4 off - rotating days and nights (12-hour shifts)
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Benefits: Extensive benefits package, including private healthcare with MND cover

The Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced Electrical & Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join our engineering team at a manufacturing site in Sandwich, Kent.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically skilled Engineer/Electrician with a strong background in both electrical and mechanical engineering to play a key role in maintaining equipment reliability, minimising downtime and supporting efficient manufacturing operations.

Working a 4 on, 4 off shift pattern, rotating between days and nights, you will be responsible for fault-finding, diagnosing equipment issues and implementing effective solutions in a fast-paced production environment.

In return, you'll receive a competitive salary and an extensive benefits package, including private healthcare with MND cover.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out electrical and mechanical maintenance, fault-finding and repairs on manufacturing equipment.
• Diagnose faults and perform root cause analysis to identify and prevent recurring issues.
• Respond effectively to equipment breakdowns and minimise production downtime.
• Support planned preventative maintenance activities to improve equipment reliability and performance.
• Apply engineering knowledge and practical experience to solve complex technical problems.
• Work collaboratively with production and engineering colleagues to maintain safe and efficient operations.
• Communicate technical issues, findings and solutions clearly to colleagues and management.
• Maintain high standards of health and safety, quality and engineering best practice.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

• A formal engineering qualification, such as an NVQ Level 3 or above, with a minimum of five years' experience across electrical and mechanical engineering.
• A completed apprenticeship in Electrical Engineering, ideally within a manufacturing environment.
• Proven hands-on experience applying engineering knowledge and skills to fault-finding and root cause analysis.
• Experience and knowledge of both AC and DC motors.
• A fundamental understanding of Variable Speed Drives (VSDs).
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• The ability to work independently when required and collaborate effectively as part of a team.
• A proactive approach to maintenance, continuous improvement and equipment reliability.

What's on Offer?

• The salary is based on experience and starts at £48,000+
• An extensive employee benefits package.
• Private healthcare, including MND cover.
• A 4 on, 4 off shift pattern, rotating between days and nights.
• The opportunity to work within an established manufacturing engineering environment.
• A role where your technical expertise can make a real difference to equipment performance and operational efficiency.

Interested?

If you're an experienced Electrical & Mechanical Maintenance Engineer looking for your next opportunity in Sandwich, Kent, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to find out more about this opportunity and the benefits package on offer.

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