Maintenance Fitter

Job Title: Maintenance Fitter

Location: Kent (ME postcode area)

Salary: £42,000 basic + Overtime (1.5x)

Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off (Days & Nights)

Start Date: ASAP

Our client is a leading UK-based industrial business operating a state‑of‑the‑art facility in Kent. The site specialises in high‑volume processing operations and runs advanced mechanical and AI‑driven plant equipment. The company is committed to sustainability, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Maintenance Fitter to join a busy engineering team within a fast‑paced production environment.

You will be responsible for maintaining, servicing and optimising a range of heavy industrial machinery to ensure minimal downtime and maximum efficiency.

• Servicing and maintaining granulators (changing/setting knives, wear bars, screens, hydraulics, cleaning and greasing).
• Maintenance on ring crushers and other plant equipment.
• Supporting AI machinery including camera systems, extraction systems, detection equipment, AI sorters and pneumatic ejections.
• Completing Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM).
• Diagnosing and resolving breakdowns efficiently.
• Prioritising workloads at the start of each shift.
• Working closely with Shift Managers and production teams to optimise performance.
• Maintaining accurate spare parts stock levels and reporting shortages.
• Liaising with fabrication teams as required.
• Providing cover for Lead Fitters when required (days/nights).

• Previous experience in a lead or senior fitter role within an industrial environment.
• Strong fault‑finding and problem‑solving ability.
• Experience maintaining consistency in processes and contributing to process improvements.
• Ability to prioritise workload effectively in a fast‑paced environment.
• MIG welding experience.
• Forklift licence (or willingness to obtain - training provided).
• Proactive, energetic and hands‑on approach.

• Overtime paid at 1.5x
• Pension (3% employer contribution)
• Life assurance
• Structured training and development
• Progression opportunities within engineering
• 14 days off after 7‑week rotation

If you're an experienced Maintenance Fitter looking to join a progressive and technically advanced operation, apply today for immediate consideration.