Maintenance Fitter

Location: Sittingbourne
Job Type: Permanent
Shift Pattern: 4 on, 4 off rotating shift pattern (2 days, 2 nights, followed by 4 days off). Shift times are 05:00 – 17:00 and 17:00 – 05:00. Every 8 weeks, you’ll benefit from a 14-day rest break, with annual leave incorporated into the shift pattern. Overtime is also available.
Salary: £40,000 per annum (with flexibility for the right candidate)

About the Role

We are currently recruiting for our client, one of the UK’s leading dedicated WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) processing facilities, who are looking for experienced Maintenance Fitters to join their engineering team in Sittingbourne.

This is a hands-on role responsible for maintaining the site’s recycling plant, ensuring equipment operates safely and efficiently while minimising downtime. You’ll play a key role in planned preventative maintenance, fault finding, repairs and continuous improvement across the plant.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across the recycling plant
• Service granulators, including changing and setting knives, wear bars, screens, hydraulic systems, cleaning and greasing
• Maintain ring crushers and other plant machinery
• Diagnose faults and carry out repairs to minimise downtime
• Work closely with Shift Managers and production teams to schedule maintenance effectively
• Monitor and maintain spare parts stock, reporting low stock levels when required
• Liaise with fabricators and external contractors where necessary
• Complete maintenance records and provide detailed shift handovers
• Monitor equipment performance and recommend improvements to reduce recurring faults
• Maintain workshop standards and ensure tools and equipment are stored correctly
• Attend team meetings and contribute ideas for continuous improvement

Requirements

• Previous experience in a maintenance fitting or industrial maintenance role
• Previous experience in a lead or supervisory position would be advantageous
• Knowledge of mechanical maintenance, hydraulics and PLCs
• MIG welding experience
• Ability to prioritise workload and respond quickly to breakdowns
• Good understanding of health, safety and environmental procedures
• Computer literate, including Microsoft Outlook and Excel
• Forklift licence preferred, although training can be provided
• Experience within the waste, recycling, metals or heavy industrial sector would be beneficial
• Flexible approach to working shifts and overtime

Benefits

• Annual bonus of up to 8%
• Critical illness cover
• Death in service benefit
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• £15 monthly welfare allowance following successful completion of probation
• Overtime available
• Summer company events and Christmas celebrations
• Employee of the Month and Employee of the Year awards, including runner-up prizes

What’s on Offer

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established recycling business where you’ll play a vital role in maintaining critical plant equipment while benefiting from a unique shift pattern, excellent benefits and long-term career opportunities.

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please apply below.