Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer – Tonbridge

Location: Tonbridge, Kent
Salary: Approx. £40,200 - £50,200 per annum - Depending on shift pattern and overtime 
Hours: 7:00am – 7:00pm
Shift Pattern: 4 on, 3 off or 5 on, 2 off
Contract: Permanent
Overtime: Paid after 48 hours

We are currently recruiting for a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join our team on a permanent basis at our warehouse site in Tonbridge.

We are looking for an experienced engineer with a strong mechanical background, ideally with previous experience working within a warehouse or distribution environment. Experience maintaining and repairing conveyor belts, automated systems and general warehouse machinery would be highly advantageous.

Electrical knowledge and experience would also be beneficial, although the primary focus of the role will be mechanical maintenance, fault-finding and repair.

The Role

Working as part of the engineering team, you will be responsible for carrying out planned and reactive maintenance across the warehouse to ensure equipment, conveyor systems and machinery remain operational and reliable.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out planned preventative and reactive maintenance.
• Diagnosing and repairing mechanical faults.
• Maintaining and repairing conveyor belts and warehouse machinery.
• Fault-finding on warehouse equipment and mechanical systems.
• Responding to breakdowns and carrying out repairs efficiently.
• Supporting general engineering and maintenance activities across the site.
• Ensuring all work is completed safely and to the required standard.
• Working effectively both independently and as part of the wider engineering team.

About You

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Proven experience in a mechanical engineering or maintenance environment.
• Previous experience within a warehouse, distribution or manufacturing environment.
• Strong mechanical fault-finding and repair skills.
• Experience maintaining conveyor belts and warehouse machinery.
• A practical, hands-on approach to engineering.
• The ability to diagnose problems and carry out effective repairs.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Electrical knowledge or experience would be advantageous.

Shift Pattern and Benefits

There are two shift patterns available:

4 on, 3 off

• Sunday to Wednesday
• 7:00am – 7:00pm
• 23.5 days holiday entitlement

5 on, 2 off

• Sunday to Thursday
• 7:00am – 7:00pm
• 29 days holiday entitlement

Essential Requirement

Due to the location of the site and limited public transport availability, own transport is essential.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced, mechanically biased Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer looking for a secure, permanent position within a warehouse environment.

If you have experience working with conveyor systems, warehouse machinery and mechanical maintenance, we would be pleased to hear from you.

Apply today to find out more about this opportunity.

Please call us on 01622 686333.

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Contact information

Abbey Simmons