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.
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