An experienced Maintenance Technician is required by our client a Ingredient company based in Kent. The Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing highly diversified duties to install, troubleshoot, repair and maintain production and facility equipment according to relevant current legislation/regulations, health & safety, maintenance systems and processes to support production needs as and when required. The main day to day duties:

• Maintain critical equipment through reactive, planned and preventative activities.
• Prioritise planned and reactive work orders through guidance from Engineering Supervisor
• Support key stakeholders within a timely and professional manner.
• Keep all records up to date through CCMS system.
• Report to Engineering Supervisor with solutions on major and chronic breakdowns.
• Manage on site contractors through PTW and RAMS.
• Lead problem solving and continuous improvement to boost efficiency
• Carry our project work and installations to current UK Regulations.
• Demonstrate good housekeeping at all times.
• Make sure food hygiene and food safety standards are upheld at all times
• Ensure smooth hand overs across shifts and communicate effectively with other department members.

The successful candidate should have a strong academic track record in process engineering related discipline, or be a time served maintenance technician with process control experience in a manufacturing environment.

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics, Manufacturing or related Engineering discipline, or a time served Maintenance Technician with suitable experience in a production environment. At least 5 years experience in ideally a food manufacturing environment. A proven track record in production technical processes. IOSHH will be an advantage. You can expect personal growth and development opportunities.