Maintenance Engineer

Posted 12/05/2026 by Premier Work Support

Location:
Medway, Kent
Salary/Rate:
£38,000 - £42,000/annum

Our client, a well-established manufacturing company based in the Medway Towns, are seeking an experienced Maintenance Engineer to join their team on a permanent basis.

This is a hands-on role where you'll be responsible for maintaining and improving injection moulding machinery and site equipment, helping to minimise downtime and ensure efficient production operations. The position offers a great work-life balance, working a 4-day week, Monday to Thursday, with 10-hour day shifts and no weekend working.



Key Responsibilities

  • Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on machinery and equipment
  • Diagnose and resolve electrical and mechanical faults
  • Support continuous improvement and equipment upgrades
  • Work closely with production to ensure smooth operations


What We're Looking For

  • Proven maintenance experience within a manufacturing environment (ideally plastics/injection moulding)
  • Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding skills
  • Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, and automation systems
  • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings


What's on Offer

  • Salary up to £42K (DOE)
  • 4-day working week (no weekends)
  • Overtime opportunities
  • Pension, training & development, and employee perks
  • Free on-site parking and Christmas shutdown

If you're looking for a stable role with a great work-life balance and the chance to join a long established business, apply today!

Type:
Permanent
Start Date:
ASAP
Contract Length:
N/A
Job Reference:
CHMA170426_1778591674
Job ID:
225098858
Applications:
Less than 10

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