Maintenance Engineer

Maintenance Engineer

Hours: 06:00am - 16:00pm or 07:00am - 17:00pm, Monday to Friday.

Location: Sheerness, Kent based in a factory setting.

You must have the right to work in the UK.

About Us:
Thames Reinforcements is a leading provider of high-quality reinforcing steel products for the construction industry. We operate a busy, fast-paced rebar fabrication shop, processing steel cut and bend services. We are looking for a Maintenance technician to join our small team and ensure the reliability and efficiency of our machinery and facility.

The Role:
The role requires some electrical knowledge while experience in mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulics and fabrication would be an advantage. You need to be willing to learn the other skills. In the role you will need to be self-motivated as you will be working on your own and within the team. Good record keeping is essential. Health and safety rules and guidance must be followed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preventative & Reactive Maintenance: Develop and execute a comprehensive Preventative Maintenance (PM) schedule to minimize downtime, while swiftly managing breakdown repairs.
• Machine Reliability: Maintain and repair heavy industrial machinery, including rebar shears, stirrup benders and hydraulic systems.
• Being part of a small team.
• Health & Safety: Ensure all repairs and maintenance activities comply with company safety policies and standards.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• Proven experience maintenance in heavy industrial, steel, or manufacturing environment.
• Advantageous to have background in mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
• Experience with PLC systems and automated machinery is a major plus but not absolutely necessary.
• Strong communication, and organizational skills.