Maintenance Fitter in Sittingbourne, Kent

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Location: Sittingbourne
Job Description:

Job Title: Maintenance FitterLocation: Kent (ME postcode area)Salary: £42,000 basic + Overtime (1.5x)Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off (Days & Nights)Start Date: ASAP

The Company

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.

The Role

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.

Key Responsibilities

  • 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).

Skills & Experience Required

  • 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.

Benefits

  • 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

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Posted: September 4th, 2026