Maintenance Fitter

Job Title: Maintenance Fitter
Location: Kent (ME postcode area)
Salary: £42,000 basic + Overtime (1.5x)
Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off (Days & Nights)
Start Date: ASAP

The Company

Our client is a leading UK-based industrial business operating a state-of-the-art facility in Kent. The site specialises in high-volume processing operations and runs advanced mechanical and AI-driven plant equipment. The company is committed to sustainability, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.

The Role

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Maintenance Fitter to join a busy engineering team within a fast-paced production environment.

You will be responsible for maintaining, servicing and optimising a range of heavy industrial machinery to ensure minimal downtime and maximum efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Servicing and maintaining granulators (changing/setting knives, wear bars, screens, hydraulics, cleaning and greasing).

• Maintenance on ring crushers and other plant equipment.

• Supporting AI machinery including camera systems, extraction systems, detection equipment, AI sorters and pneumatic ejections.

• Completing Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM).

• Diagnosing and resolving breakdowns efficiently.

• Prioritising workloads at the start of each shift.

• Working closely with Shift Managers and production teams to optimise performance.

• Maintaining accurate spare parts stock levels and reporting shortages.

• Liaising with fabrication teams as required.

• Providing cover for Lead Fitters when required (days/nights).

Skills & Experience Required

• Previous experience in a lead or senior fitter role within an industrial environment.

• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving ability.

• Experience maintaining consistency in processes and contributing to process improvements.

• Ability to prioritise workload effectively in a fast-paced environment.

• MIG welding experience.

• Forklift licence (or willingness to obtain – training provided).

• Proactive, energetic and hands-on approach.

Benefits

• Overtime paid at 1.5x

• Pension (3% employer contribution)

• Life assurance

• Structured training and development

• Progression opportunities within engineering

• 14 days off after 7-week rotation

If you’re an experienced Maintenance Fitter looking to join a progressive and technically advanced operation, apply today for immediate consideration.