Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician (8:30am - 5:00pm, Monday - Friday)

Full-time, Permanent

Onsite- Aylesford, Kent

Unlock your potential with Prinova

We are Prinova, a leading global supplier of ingredients and premix manufacturing solutions and trusted by the world’s best-known food, beverage, and nutrition brands.

Part of the NAGASE Group, our expertise lies in Ingredient Distribution, Manufacturing Solutions, and Customized Services. Our global network of colleagues, located in offices and manufacturing facilities around the world, deliver sustainable value-added solutions to our customers. We are recognized for our deep expertise, commitment to excellence, and bold innovation which have earned us a strong reputation as a trusted industry leader.

Wherever your career is headed, you’ll find direction, opportunity, and belonging with us. 

What does an Maintenance technician role mean at Prinova?

As a maintenance technician, you will be responsible for performing highly diversified duties to install, troubleshoot, repair and maintain production and facility equipment according to relevant current legislation/regulations, health and safety, maintenance systems and processes to support the achievement of the site’s business goals and objectives. 

What’s in it for you?

• Personal growth including training and development opportunities
• Health Cash Plan
• Subsidised gym membership
• Discretionary bonus
• Access to flexible pay with Aslan

What to expect?

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and routine site inspections
• Respond to and prioritise reactive maintenance and breakdown repairs
• Support production activities and ensure minimal downtime
• Participate in an emergency call‑out rota and respond to out‑of‑hours incidents as required
• Maintain accurate records, reports, and handovers across shifts
• Deputise for the Engineering Lead during absences and report accordingly
• Liaise with contractors and visitors, including site chaperoning
• Carry out installations and equipment modifications in line with legislation, food safety, and hygiene standards
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping across work areas, workshops, and stores
• Monitor spare parts stock and communicate requirements to management
• Actively contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
• Attend daily meetings and communicate actions or issues to the Engineering Lead and Production Managers
• Undertake additional duties as required by the Engineering Lead or Senior Management 

Does this sound like you?

• Applicants should either have a strong academic track record in process engineering related discipline, or be a time served maintenance technician with process control experience in a manufacturing environment.
  
• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics, Manufacturing or related Engineering discipline, or a time served Maintenance Technician with suitable experience in a production environment.
  
• At least five years’ experience in ideally a food manufacturing environment.
  
• A proven track record in production technical processes, continuous improvement / OEE.
  
• Confidence in all areas of MS Office
  
• Experience with operating a CMMS System.
  
• IOSHH – would be an advantage
  
• Legionella – would be an advantage.
• Experience of PLCs, variable speed drives and fault-finding would be an advantage.

Interested? We would love to hear from you!

Submit your CV by clicking apply.

 

If you have any further questions please email us for an informal chat: harley.turner@prinovasolutions.com