Maintenance Technician

Rochester
20 hours ago
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Maintenance Technician (Electrical Bias)

Competitive Salary + Overtime + Bonus + Training + Progression

Location: Rochester (commutable from Maidstone, Chatham, Gillingham, Sittingbourne, Gravesend)

Are you an electrically biased Maintenance Technician looking for specialist training, clear progression, and long-term stability within a growing manufacturing business?

On offer is a hands-on role with external training, strong overtime potential, and the opportunity to step into future leadership roles as the company expands.

This is a well-established and growing manufacturer within the electrical distribution sector, investing heavily in its people, technology, and site growth. Due to expansion and increased demand, they are looking to strengthen their maintenance team.

On offer is a varied role where you will carry out PPMs and breakdown repairs across CNC machines, conveyor systems, packaging lines, and robotics. You'll be working with Mitsubishi PLCs, fault finding electrically, and supporting overall site performance in a fast-paced environment.

This role would suit an electrically biased Maintenance Technician from a manufacturing background, looking for training, progression, and a secure long-term role in a growing company.

The Role:

Electrical fault finding & repairs across CNCs, robotics, and production lines

Double day shift - (6am-2pm, 2pm - 10pm)

PPMs and rapid breakdown response

Working with Mitsubishi PLCs, motors, and automationThe Candidate:

Electrically biased with manufacturing experience

Strong faultfinding skills and PLC knowledge.

Proactive, hands on, and able to work independently

Reference Number: BBBH(phone number removed)

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Sagar Sherchan at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates

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