Electrical/Mechanical Maintenance Technician - Waste Plant

Electrical/Mechanical Maintenance Technician and#(phone number removed); Location: Materials Recycling Facility - East London/Kent and#(phone number removed); Salary: Up to £54,000 and#(phone number removed); Contract Type: Permanent Full-Time and#(phone number removed); Shift Pattern: 4 on / 4 off About the Opportunity SearchTech is supporting a leading organisation in the recycling and industrial processing sector as they continue to expand their UK engineering workforce. We are now seeking experienced Electrical and Mechanical Maintenance Technicians to join their high-performing team at a modern Materials Recycling Facility. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive, hands-on engineer looking to further develop within a fast-paced, highly automated environment. You will play a key role in maximising equipment uptime, supporting continuous improvement and ensuring safe and efficient operation of plant assets. Role Responsibilities Electrical Focus with Mechanical Support: Carry out planned preventive maintenance activities safely and in line with maintenance strategies Respond to breakdowns, faults and reactive work, ensuring minimal disruption to operations Diagnose electrical and mechanical faults and implement effective corrective actions Support improvements, upgrades and modification projects to enhance plant reliability Complete risk assessments to maintain safe working practices at all times Ensure all engineering documentation, reports and shift ..... full job details .....