Maintenance Engineer

Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical)

Tonbridge

Full-time Permanent 40 hours per week

Salary: 32,432 + 1,200 shift allowance

Shifts: Monday to Friday, alternating weekly between 6:00 am-2:00 pm and 2:00 pm-10:00 pm

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join a manufacturing team in Tonbridge. This is a hands-on role working across a wide range of equipment, ensuring machinery runs efficiently, safely, and reliably.

The Role

• Carry out preventative maintenance tasks on critical plant items
• Respond to breakdowns and undertake repairs to minimise downtime
• Support continuous improvement projects to increase productivity and reliability
• Work on new equipment installations, refurbishments, and modifications
• Perform general engineering workshop duties including welding (MIG/MMA), fabrication, machining, and sheet metal work
• Maintain and repair hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical drive systems
• Ensure all work is completed in line with safety standards and procedures

About You

• Recognised engineering qualifications in a mechanical discipline
• Broad general engineering workshop skills
• Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, pumps, fans, and mechanical drives
• Ability to fault-find and carry out effective repairs
• Own transport due to limited public transport links

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Competitive salary with shift allowance
• Opportunity to work on varied and challenging equipment

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