Maintenance Engineer – Days only

• Location: Whitstable, Kent
• Job Type: Full-time
• Salary: £35,000

We are seeking a Maintenance and Electrical Engineer to join our client's manufacturing maintenance team in Whitstable. This role involves responsibility for all equipment and machinery on-site, ensuring maximisation of production availability.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Production Manager to improve procedures and achieve process improvements. This position requires a hands-on approach and the ability to plan and control the maintenance function.

Day to Day of the role:
• Oversee all production equipment, ensuring machinery and equipment efficiency is maximised and maintained in safe working order.
• Monitor and take action across all process equipment, including dust and fume extraction systems, effluent emissions, and plant lighting.
• Lead engineering projects, delegate work to the team, and monitor progress.
• Create, manage, and monitor preventative maintenance schedules and update maintenance operating procedures.
• Work with the maintenance team to fix breakdowns and ensure the smooth running of plant equipment.
• Liaise with internal and external teams to ensure robust, sustainable solutions.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation and company policy.
• Be flexible with time and prepared to perform maintenance tasks out of hours.

Required Skills & Qualifications:
• Qualified in a relevant engineering discipline, minimum Level 4 City & Guilds or equivalent.
• Edition 18 certification with up-to-date knowledge of legislation.
• Demonstrable problem-solving skills and a ‘hands-on’ approach to engineering-related problems.
• Significant practical engineering experience, including a supervisory role managing people.
• Ability to prioritise in a complex, fast-paced environment.

Desirable:
• Experience with Kaizen and Continuous Improvement Process.
• Experience training & coaching operators in basic maintenance tasks.
• Experience implementing maintenance software/systems.
• Experience of working with ISO 9001.
• FLT licence and MEWP operator experience.

Benefits:
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work with a leader in polymer distribution and compounding.
• Engage in a role that offers both strategic planning and hands-on experience.
• Be part of a company with a strong record of innovation and professional standards.

To apply for the Maintenance and Electrical Engineer position, please submit your CV and Reed Engineering looks forward to speaking.