Job Title: Maintenance Support

Department: Maintenance

Location: Canterbury(close to), Kent

Hours of Work: As per contract

Hourly Rate: £12.90 (Overtime available at a higher rate)

Reporting to: Maintenance Supervisor / Head of Maintenance

Role Overview:

The Maintenance Support role is crucial to the seamless operation of all machinery and equipment across the facility. As the backbone of our maintenance team, you’ll play a key role in maximizing efficiency and minimizing downtime. You’ll be responsible for keeping machines running at peak performance, ensuring smooth operations across all areas. This is an opportunity to make a real impact in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where your contributions are valued and essential.

• Maintain machinery efficiently and in a hygienic manner.
• Follow scheduled preventative maintenance and perform necessary repairs.
• Manage tooling changes effectively across the facility.
• Carry out routine servicing and cleaning of machines and tools.
• Report any maintenance issues to the appropriate supervisor or engineering team.
• Complete and submit the end-of-day maintenance log.
• Accurately log and document parts taken from stock.
• Keep the workshop organized and clean.
• Additional tasks may arise as the business evolves.

• Timely Breakdown & Downtime Reports to identify and resolve issues swiftly
• Proactive feedback from Managers and Team Leaders on maintenance efficiency and machine performance
• Clear before-and-after documentation (photos) to track repair and maintenance quality
• Comprehensive and accurate Maintenance Logs to ensure all work is fully recorded
• Detailed Parts Log to ensure proper inventory management and traceability
• Consistent performance during Internal & External Audits to ensure compliance with maintenance standards

• Self-motivated and results-driven, with a proactive approach to identifying and addressing challenges.
• Thrives under pressure, with a proven ability to meet deadlines without compromising quality.
• Highly adaptable, with the flexibility to take on new tasks and adjust to shifting priorities.
• Collaborative team player, demonstrating excellent interpersonal skills and a strong commitment to supporting colleagues.

Essential:

• Strong communication skills
• Basic proficiency in English
• Solid understanding of Maths

Desirable:

• Previous experience in a similar maintenance role, ideally within a production or manufacturing environment

Ready to make an impact? Apply today and become part of a dynamic, growing team committed to operational excellence and machine reliability.