Mechanical Split Shift Technician

Electrical & Mechanical Maintenance Technician (East Kent)

Location:

East Kent (based at sites in either Canterbury, Ashford, or Margate).

Salary: £42,000 – £44,000 (dependent on experience). Overtime opportunities. Blue card. Pension scheme.

Hours:

Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Contract:

Permanent, Full‑Time.

We are seeking experienced Multi‑Skilled Maintenance Technicians to support three sites across East Kent. Key positions require both electrical and mechanical expertise to ensure safe and efficient operation of essential building services and engineering systems. As an Electrical or Mechanical Maintenance Technician, you will play a central role in maintaining, repairing, and improving a wide range of mechanical and electrical systems that support critical healthcare operations.

• Planned and reactive maintenance across mechanical and electrical systems.
• Ensuring compliance with statutory and company safety procedures.
• Carrying out testing, inspections, and recording results accurately.
• Responding promptly to technical issues to minimise downtime.

Systems you may work on include emergency lighting, power systems, power generators, air handling units (critical and non‑critical), air conditioning, thermostatic mixing valves, pumps, taps, and blended outlets.

We are looking for experienced Maintenance Engineers that must be multi‑skilled and have technical qualifications (City & Guilds or equivalent) in either mechanical or electrical engineering disciplines, supported by a solid understanding of compliance and health and safety standards.

• Proven experience in maintenance of building services in commercial or industrial environments.
• Good working knowledge of statutory compliance requirements.
• A proactive and safety‑conscious approach to your work.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a wider team.