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

Employment type
Full-Time

Work arrangement
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