Engineering Technician

Engineering TechnicianAylesford, Kent£40,000 - £45,000Monday – Friday, 40 hours PW (flexible working hours)Permanent We are currently recruiting for a hands-on Engineering Technician to join a well-established engineering and manufacturing environment. This is a practical, varied role supporting both day-to-day production and wider engineering improvement projects across the site.This position would suit someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced manufacturing setting and takes pride in solving problems, improving equipment reliability, and keeping operations running safely and efficient.Key Responsibilities\n

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• Support planned and reactive maintenance across production equipment and site infrastructure
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• Assist with fault finding, repair and improvement of mechanical and electrical systems
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• Support installation, relocation, commissioning and modification of equipment
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• Contribute to automation and process improvement projects
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• Carry out practical engineering tasks including fitting, fabrication, adjustment and modification work
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• Support root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for equipment issues
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• Work closely with production, engineering and maintenance teams to ensure equipment is safe, reliable and fit for purpose
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• Assist with contractor and supplier activity during installation and service works
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• Support and improve PPM systems, maintenance records and engineering tracking
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What We’re Looking For\n

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• Strong hands-on engineering background (mechanical, electrical or multi-skilled)
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• Experience in a manufacturing or production environment
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• Good fault-finding and problem-solving ability
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• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team
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• Practical mindset with a proactive approach to continuous improvement
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• Flexible attitude to support production and project demands
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Why Apply?\n

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• Competitive salary up to £45,000
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• Flexible working hours
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• Varied, hands-on engineering role with real impact on production performance
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• Opportunity to get involved in improvement projects, installations and upgrades
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• Supportive engineering team environment
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