Description
The role involves supporting a dynamic engineering team with routine and reactive maintenance tasks; to be considered, you’ll need strong fault-finding skills, mechanical and electrical expertise, and a team-oriented mindset to contribute to ongoing improvements and collaborate effectively.
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Details
Location
Staplehurst, Kent
Salary
Competitive salary, DOE
Hours
Full time
Contract
Permanent
Extras
Generous benefits package
About Us
A family run company, Magnetic Shields Limited (MSL) is the industry leader in the design and manufacture of magnetically shielded products and rooms. We are going through an exciting period of expansion and we are looking to speak to motivated and experienced applicants interested in joining our current team as a Maintenance Engineer in supporting the site (and potentially our sister company at Horley) in both planned and reactive maintenance.
Benefits
- Competitive pay rates
- Enhanced pension contributions
- Quarterly staff bonus scheme
- Company sick pay scheme
- Employee referral scheme
- Death in Service cover
- Competitive holidays
- Cycle to work scheme
- On-site parking
- Training and development
About the Role
As a Maintenance Engineer, you will handle a variety of tasks, including diagnosing and repairing electrical and mechanical issues, performing routine preventative maintenance, and ensuring the smooth operation of machinery such as presses and furnaces. You'll also contribute to site services, liaise with suppliers, and support continuous improvement initiatives while adhering to safety standards.
Roles & Responsibilities
Includes (but not limited to):
- Diagnosing and resolving both electrical and mechanical issues promptly.
- Carrying out regular maintenance tasks, such as oil changes, water treatment, and filter replacements, ensuring compliance with regulations and minimising downtime.
- Maintaining and repairing on-site machinery, including deep-drawing presses, hydrogen atmosphere retort furnaces, and vacuum furnaces.
- Identifying and addressing faults as needed to ensure smooth operations.
- Assisting in the maintenance of essential site services, such as fire safety systems, water supply, and electrical infrastructure.
- Ordering and managing maintenance stock and spare parts as required.
- Coordinating with suppliers to address maintenance requirements.
- Following all health and safety regulations and standard operating procedures while carrying out tasks.
- Supporting initiatives aimed at enhancing site efficiency and productivity.
- Documenting procedures and completing all required maintenance paperwork.
Essential Skills
- 3-5 years relevant experience from within a transferable environment with proven track record in industry repairing / maintaining equipment, fault finding & repairs
- Mechanical or electrical engineering qualification such as City & Guilds, ONC or HNC BTEC, etc
- Experience of pneumatic operated presses
- Experience of pumps/motors/compressors
- Strong H&S awareness and experience
- IT proficient (experience of Excel/Word) with experience of using bespoke maintenance IT packages
We acknowledge that the most valuable aspect of the business is the people and we are looking to recruit the next generation of our workforce!
We will invest in your success, is it time for you to join our team and start your journey?
Approved Agencies only - cold calls will not be taken
We regret that we cannot assist applicants with UK visa sponsorship at this time
We will invest in your success, is it time for you to join our team and start your journey?
Approved Agencies only - cold calls will not be taken
We regret that we cannot assist applicants with UK visa sponsorship at this time
