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Mechanical Maintenance Engineer Kemsley Paper Mill (Sittingbourne) £58,000 About the Role We are looking for a skilled and proactive Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join the Engineering team at our Kemsley Paper Mill. This is an exciting opportunity to work within one of the largest and most advanced paper mills in the UK, supporting the reliability and performance of high-speed manufacturing and processing equipment. Working on a continental 4 on / 4 off shift rota, you will play a key role in ensuring plant availability, minimising downtime, and delivering safe, efficient maintenance across the site. Key Responsibilities Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities across site machinery and equipment Respond quickly and effectively to mechanical breakdowns Diagnose faults and implement long-term engineering solutions Support continuous improvement and reliability initiatives Work collaboratively with production and engineering teams to maximise plant performance Ensure all work is completed safely and in line with company procedures and standards Accurately complete maintenance documentation and shift reports Contribute to shutdowns, overhauls, and project work where required What We're Looking For Time-served Mechanical Engineer or recognised Engineering Apprenticeship NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent Experience within a heavy manufacturing, industrial, FMCG, paper, steel, recycling, or process environment Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills Experience working with: Bearings, pumps, conveyors, gearboxes, hydraulics, pneumatics, and rotating equipment Ability to work independently and as part of a shift engineering team A strong commitment to health & safety standards What we can offer you: Competitive salary Qualifying Sick Pay scheme Pension scheme & Life insurance Share Save scheme Income Protection Employee Assistance Programme Virtual GP, Occupational Health & free Flu vaccine Cycle to Work and shopping discounts We are DS Smith, together with International Paper, we are a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions and other fibre-based products.We believe a better, more sustainable tomorrow is possible with the right people, who challenge and support one another to enact positive change. We employ more than 65,000 colleagues in North America and Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), who are experts in innovation,manufacturing, design, sales, sustainability, supply chain, and much more. Together with our customers, we make the world safer and more productive, one sustainable packaging solution at a time. Become part of a world-leading organisation and do your best work with us! Our people come from diverse backgrounds, bring different perspectives, ideas and experiences to generate unique solutions focused on present and future sustainability challenges. We welcome all candidates to apply, even those not meeting all criteria." #LI-SP #DSENG TPBN1_UKTJ

Electrical Maintenance Engineer - Sittingbourne - Commercial Campus - Up to £40,000 Are you looking for a role within a unique environment? Are you sick of getting a train into central London? Are you electrically qualified? If the answer is yes, then read on.... Exciting opportunity to work for an established FM Property company based near Sittingbourne. CBW are currently recruiting for an Electrical Maintenance Engineer to be based at a large commercial campus located in Sittingbourne. The successful candidate will be a fully qualified Electrical Maintenance Engineer with a proven track record in commercial/property building maintenance. He or she will be required to carry out Electrical planned and reactive maintenance across this static site. Working with the maintenance team on-site. He or she will be required to have an understanding/hands-on experience of the below. In return, the company is offering a competitive salary, further training, overtime and the chance to work at this very unique and interesting site. Package Up to £40,000 per annum 25 days holiday + BH Company Pension Key Duties &Responsibilities Lighting (small installations, Fault-finding, Lamping, etc) Emergency lighting tests Control Panels Changing Ballast BMS System - Monitor (i.e. Hot & cold) Maintain and update logbooks Plumbing - Unblocking toilets Monitor the mechanical plant Pumps, Motors, Seals, Bearings Cooling Towers Air Conditioning - Air Handling Units / Fan Coil Unit (Filter changes, cleaning) Water Treatment General building fabric Escort specialist subcontractors Hours of work Monday to Friday (40 hour week) 08:00 am to 17:00 pm Requirements Electrically qualified - City & Guilds Level 2&3 (Required) 17th/18th Edition (Required) Must be able to provide copies of your trade certificates A proven track record in commercial building maintenance Multi-skilled Good communication skills Client Facing Please send your CV to Archie Reed at CBW Staffing Solutions to avoid missing out on this opportunity! TPBN1_UKTJ

Plant Manager Anaerobic Digestion Up to £60,000 Sittingbourne, Kent MC Technical Recruitment is currently looking to recruit a Site Manager to direct daily operations of a waste treating Anaerobic Digestion plant. This role will involve managing repairs & maintenance as well as managing production to KPIs in a safe & environmentally balanced manner. As a Site Manager, you will be responsible for: Fostering & upholding the plants safety culture Leading from the front to maintain performance efficiency Manage & take part in, where necessary, the call out rota Supervise the team of Site Operators Maintaining a good relationship with the customer & suppliers Other duties as required To be considered for this role you should have: COTC & NEBOSH are desirable Experience with transferable skills from process industry background AD experience would be advantageous but not essential Line management experience Full UK driving licence This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading business with huge growth potential. The offer: The package on offer for this role includes a salary up to £60,000 depending on experience, plus company benefits including pension & holidays. To apply: If you are interested in this role please apply via the link below or contact Matt George at MC Technical Recruitment on 07414 220177 / for a confidential chat. TPBN1_UKTJ

Knauf stands for opportunity. We know that opportunity looks different to each person and we are proud that we see opportunity in everyone. This exciting role within the Engineering department could be the perfect opportunity for you to build a unique career, in a values-led culture with a clear purpose of making tomorrow a home for all of us. As a Group we are a global manufacturer of construction materials and our 43,500 team members in 90 countries across 320 sites provide a huge opportunity for anyone with ambition and energy. We value everyone's contribution equally and we ask that you bring your whole self to work, to enrich the business further, as together we achieve more in a safe and inclusive environment. Knauf (Gypsum) are searching for team members to join our Engineering Team as a Maintenance Technician (Electrical) at our Sittingbourne Plant. Within this role, the Shift Maintenance Electrician will be working a 4 on 6 off shift pattern, each shift is 12 hours. This shift pattern includes days & nights (5am - 5pm or 5pm - 5am). Can you say yes? Do you have experience working with PLC control systems, ideally Siemens S7? Do you have knowledge of safe systems of work and a strong commitment to health and safety procedures? Do you have experience using CMMS systems, such as SAP, for maintenance management? If so we would welcome your application. What you'll be doing: The Maintenance Technician have a primary responsibility to ensure the safe, efficient and effective operation of process equipment on their shift. They will respond to process stoppages or abnormalities as required for diagnosis, isolations and to effect repairs, or as otherwise directed by the Shift Manager or their Line Manager. They will also undertake planned preventative maintenance and improvement activities. You are required to follow company Health and Safety procedures to ensure the safety of yourself and others. You are also required to demonstrate appropriate levels of technical competence in assessing and mitigating risks and implementing relevant safeguards when undertaking any maintenance or intervention activity, working in a safe manner in accordance with relevant legislation, codes, procedures and accepted best practice, leading by example, and deploying a duty of care to oneself and others. To execute efficient and effective reactive maintenance to process interruptions or abnormalities, and to engage with the shift operational team in any other requested capacity, in order to contribute to shift and plant performance objectives. To undertake planned preventative maintenance and improvement activities according to the work schedule. To develop own process knowledge and technical expertise in designated manufacturing processes, contributing to standardisation, optimisation, improvement, and diagnostics initiatives such as PLC interrogation, Root Cause Analysis covering set-up, operation and maintenance. To ensure that work is always undertaken to a high technical and professional standard, including where necessary supervising the work of others to ensure standards, quality and fulfilment. To record all appropriate activity and observations in the SAP CMMS with sufficient technical detail to support later analyses. Provide an active contribution to the activities and responsibilities of the engineering department, supporting and providing cover for colleagues where required. Shift handovers via SAP to ensure safe & effective transition of work tasks & shift activities. Perform effective LOTOTO (Lock Out, Test Out & Tag Out) procedures and issuing of appropriate permits to work. Anything commensurate to complete your role. What we'd love for you to have: Essential: Completed Level 3 NVQ Electrical Apprenticeship (or equivalent) with proven problem evaluation and resolving skills. HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering (or relevant experience) BS7671 IEE 18th Edition Portable Appliance Testing Certification Condition Based Maintenance – Thermography and Vibration Analysis Experience with CMMS systems (Ideally SAP) Knowledge of safe systems of work and procedures and an excellent regard for health and safety. Experienced with CMMS (SAP Maintenance & T-Con) Good communication skills with peers, colleagues and contractors. You must be able to work autonomously but also be an active part of the team. Computer literate. We will provide: A salary of around £48,000 + bonus + paid overtime as required. Three paid days leave for community, charitable, or voluntary commitments. 7% employer pension contribution. Level 3 Westfield Cashplan Healthcare. Income Protection Access to a Reward & Benefits platform. Access to Employee Assistance Program (legal or medical advice). Life Assurance (x 4 times your basic salary). Cycle to Work Scheme and Tech Scheme What happens next? We appreciate that your time is precious and applying for a new job can be a lengthy process - so we have committed to replying to your application within three working days. TPBN1_UKTJ

Role: Mechanical Maintenance Engineer / Mechanical Fitter (Temp to Perm) Hours: 6:00am to 6:00pm, 4 on 4 off – Permanent Days Salary: £49,000 to £57,000 per annum Location: Commutable from Faversham, Rainham, Maidstone, Sittingbourne, Gillingham, Chatham, Rochester, Canterbury and surrounding areas This position will initially start on a 4–6 month contract, with the intention of becoming permanent thereafter. Company An established manufacturing company operating from a new, state-of-the-art factory is looking for a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer / Mechanical Fitter to join its successful maintenance team. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a modern manufacturing facility, supporting the maintenance and reliability of a wide range of production machinery and equipment. If you are looking for a varied and rewarding mechanical maintenance role offering professional development, long-term career prospects and strong earning potential, this could be a great opportunity for you. You must be comfortable working in a heavy plant environment and willing to get hands-on with machinery maintenance, repairs and improvement work. You should also be open to further training and developing your skills. Suitable candidates will ideally have completed a Mechanical Engineering apprenticeship or hold a relevant mechanical qualification. You should have experience with some of the following: bearings, motors, pumps, gears, belts, chains, hydraulics, pneumatics, welding and fabrication. Previous maintenance, mechanical fitting or servicing experience gained within an industrial, production or manufacturing environment would be highly beneficial. Responsibilities This is a temp-to-perm Mechanical Maintenance Engineer / Mechanical Fitter position, working permanent day shifts from 6:00am to 6:00pm on a 4 on 4 off pattern. Completing Planned Preventative Maintenance across a wide range of production equipment and machinery. Responding to machinery breakdowns and production line issues. Fault finding, diagnosing mechanical problems and completing effective repairs. Supporting planned shutdowns, improvement projects and machinery refurbishments. Replacing, repairing and aligning worn mechanical components. Working on belts, bearings, motors, gears, pumps, chains, hydraulics and pneumatic systems. Identifying recurring equipment problems and helping to develop long-term solutions. Supporting Continuous Improvement activities throughout the factory. Accurately recording maintenance work and contributing to the ongoing improvement of the CMMS. Skills & Experience Required Have completed a recognised Mechanical Engineering apprenticeship or hold a Mechanical Engineering qualification, such as an NVQ or City & Guilds at Level 3 or above. Experience within mechanical maintenance, mechanical fitting or servicing, ideally gained in an industrial, production or manufacturing environment. Experience with some of the following: belts, chains, bearings, pumps, seals, motors, gears, hydraulics and pneumatics. MIG or Arc welding and fabrication experience would be desirable. Strong mechanical fault-finding, troubleshooting and diagnostic skills. Knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic and drive-chain systems would be highly beneficial. The ability to think practically and find effective solutions to mechanical problems. Enjoy working as part of a team and contributing to PPM, Continuous Improvement and machinery reliability activities. If this role sounds of interest, please apply now and send your most up-to-date CV to Wesley at TechNichols Resourcing. Alternatively, call TechNichols Resourcing and speak with Wesley for further information. We will endeavour to respond to all applicants. However, if you have not heard from us within five working days, unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful. TPBN1_UKTJ

Knauf stands for opportunity. We know that opportunity looks different to each person and we are proud that we see opportunity in everyone. This exciting role within the Engineering department could be the perfect opportunity for you to build a unique career, in a values-led culture with a clear purpose of making tomorrow a home for all of us. As a Group we are a global manufacturer of construction materials and our 43,500 team members in 90 countries across 320 sites provide a huge opportunity for anyone with ambition and energy. We value everyone's contribution equally and we ask that you bring your whole self to work, to enrich the business further, as together we achieve more in a safe and inclusive environment. Knauf (Gypsum) are searching for team members to join our Engineering Team as a Maintenance Technician (Mechanical) at our Sittingbourne Plant. Within this role, the Shift Maintenance Electrician will be working a 4 on 6 off shift pattern, each shift is 12 hours. This shift pattern includes days & nights (5am - 5pm or 5pm - 5am) Can you say yes? Are you aware of current workplace health and safety legislation? Do you possess mechanical skills, including general fitting, pneumatics, hydraulics, workshop machinery, and welding? Are you self-motivated and capable of working independently to meet tight deadlines? If so we would welcome your application. What you'll be doing: The Maintenance Technician within the Mechanical Team has a primary responsibility to ensure the safe, efficient and effective operation of process equipment. They will respond to process stoppages or abnormalities as required for diagnosis, isolations and to effect repairs. They will also undertake planned preventative maintenance and improvement activities You are required to follow company Health and Safety procedures to ensure the safety of yourself and others. You are also required to demonstrate appropriate levels of technical competence in assessing and mitigating risks and implementing relevant safeguards when undertaking any maintenance or intervention activity, working in a safe manner in accordance with relevant legislation, codes, procedures and accepted best practice, leading by example, and deploying a duty of care to oneself and others. To execute efficient and effective reactive maintenance to process interruptions or abnormalities, and to engage with the shift operational team in any other requested capacity, in order to contribute to plant performance objectives. To undertake planned preventative maintenance and improvement activities according to the work schedule. To develop own process knowledge and technical expertise in designated manufacturing processes, contributing to standardisation, optimisation, improvement, and diagnostics initiatives such as, Root Cause Analysis, Condition Based Maintenance and Work Flow Planning. To ensure that work is always undertaken to a high technical and professional standard, including where necessary supervising the work of others to ensure standards, quality and fulfilment. To record all appropriate activity and observations in the SAP CMMS with sufficient technical detail to support later analyses. Provide an active contribution to the activities and responsibilities of the engineering department, supporting and providing cover for colleagues where required. Shift handovers via SAP to ensure safe & effective transition of work tasks & shift activities. Perform effective LOTOTO (Lock Out, Test Out & Tag Out) procedures and issuing of appropriate permits to work. What we'd love for you to have: An NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Maintenance Awareness of current workplace health and safety legislation. Knowledge of machine safety systems. Mechanical: general fitter skills, pneumatics, hydraulics, workshop machinery, welding Experience working with automated plant and equipment. Developed knowledge of manufacturing process plant, utilities and infrastructure throughout the factory. Process competencies to develop technical expertise. Motivated, able to work without supervision and to tight deadlines. Articulate, literate and numerate with good communication skills. Well-developed IT skills including MS office; SAP skills are an advantage. We will provide: A competitive salary of around £48,000 + package + paid overtime as required. Three paid days leave for community, charitable, or voluntary commitments. 7% employer pension contribution. Level 3 Westfield Cashplan Healthcare. Income Protection Access to a Reward & Benefits platform. Access to Employee Assistance Program (legal or medical advice). Life Assurance (x 4 times your basic salary). Cycle to Work Scheme and Tech Scheme What happens next? We appreciate that your time is precious and applying for a new job can be a lengthy process - so we have committed to replying to your application within three working days. TPBN1_UKTJ

Job Title: Plant Manager £60,000 Basic | Bonus Scheme Monday - Friday - Day Shift We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Plant Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of a large recycling process facility. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient, and compliant running of the plant, delivering optimal biogas production, managing operations team, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives. Key Responsibilities: • Manage and supervise all aspects of plant operations, maintenance, and performance., • Monitor and optimise site production performance, • Ensure strict compliance with environmental permits, HSE regulations, and company standards., • Lead and develop a skilled team of technicians and operators., • Coordinate plant maintenance schedules and liaise with contractors and suppliers., • Analyse plant data and prepare operational reports., • Drive process improvement and cost-efficiency initiatives. What We’re Looking For: • Proven experience working within a industrial process environment - Recycling, Energy From Waste (EFW), Biogas, Anaerobic Digestion, Petrochemical, Oil & Gas, Chemicals, Power Generation, • WAMITAB certification or equivalent (or willingness to attain). If you are interested in this Plant Manager role, please submit an up-to-date CV through this advert or call the Eko Talent on (phone number removed)