Maintenance Technician in Tilbury RM18 | Immediate Start & Competitive Pay

Maintenance Technician Job Description

Catering Jobs, a leading recruitment and temporary staffing agency serving Tilbury RM18 and the wider Essex region, is seeking a dedicated Maintenance Technician for an immediate assignment with a prominent local client. This role is critical in ensuring the smooth, safe, and efficient operation of catering and hospitality facilities. Our client operates a high-volume environment where equipment uptime is paramount to service delivery.

If you are a hands-on problem-solver with a solid background in preventive and reactive maintenance, we want to hear from you. This position offers not just a job, but a pathway to ongoing work and potential permanent opportunities for the right candidate. We specialise in connecting skilled technicians with businesses that need reliable support fast, much like our successful placements for Urgent Van Driver Jobs in London NW1 and HR Recruitment roles in Leeds. Whether you're looking for a long-term career move or flexible temporary work, registering with Catering Jobs opens doors across multiple sectors.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

As the Maintenance Technician in Tilbury RM18, you will be responsible for a wide range of tasks to maintain and repair equipment and facilities. Your day-to-day duties will include:

• Conducting Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM): Performing scheduled inspections, servicing, and maintenance on a variety of commercial kitchen equipment, including ovens, grills, refrigeration units, dishwashers, and ventilation systems to prevent breakdowns and ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
• Reactive & Emergency Repairs: Responding promptly to equipment failures and breakdowns. Diagnosing faults, sourcing parts, and carrying out effective repairs to minimise operational downtime in a fast-paced catering environment.
• General Facility Upkeep: Performing minor building maintenance tasks such as plumbing repairs (unblocking drains, fixing leaks), basic electrical work (changing lights, fixing sockets), carpentry, and door/hardware adjustments to ensure a safe and functional workspace.
• Safety Compliance & Record Keeping: Adhering strictly to all Health & Safety regulations, including COSHH, PUWER, and LOLER where applicable. Maintaining accurate logs of all maintenance activities, parts used, and safety checks completed.
• Working with Contractors: Liaising with and supervising external specialist contractors (e.g., for gas safety, HVAC, major electrical work) as required, ensuring their work is completed to standard and documented.
• Stock & Inventory Management: Monitoring and managing a inventory of essential spare parts, tools, and maintenance supplies, placing orders when necessary to ensure critical components are always available.

What We're Looking For (Person Specification)

To be successful in this Maintenance Technician role in Tilbury RM18, you will need a combination of practical skills, relevant experience, and the right attitude. Our ideal candidate will possess:

• Proven Experience: A minimum of 2-3 years of hands-on experience in a maintenance role, preferably within a catering, hospitality, manufacturing, or similar fast-paced environment. Experience with commercial kitchen equipment is a significant advantage.
• Technical Competence: Strong multi-skilling ability across plumbing, basic electrical, carpentry, and mechanical repairs. Formal qualifications (e.g., City & Guilds, NVQ Level 2/3 in Maintenance) are highly desirable but not essential if backed by substantial experience.
• Safety-First Mindset: A thorough understanding of and commitment to safe working practices. Knowledge of relevant regulations and a valid CSCS card (or willingness to obtain one) would be beneficial.
• Problem-Solving & Initiative: The ability to work independently, diagnose issues logically, and implement effective solutions under pressure. A proactive approach to identifying potential problems before they occur.
• Communication & Teamwork: Excellent verbal communication skills to interact with site managers, kitchen staff, and contractors. The ability to work well as part of a wider facilities team and explain technical issues to non-technical personnel.
• Reliability & Flexibility: Punctuality, trustworthiness, and a strong work ethic. Willingness to be flexible with hours if required for emergency call-outs or planned out-of-hours maintenance.

How to Apply for This Maintenance Technician Role

The application process for this immediate start role in Tilbury RM18 is straightforward and designed to get you working quickly.

1. Submit Your Application: Click the"Apply Now" button on this page to register your interest with Catering Jobs. You'll be directed to our secure application portal.
2. Consultant Contact: A dedicated consultant from our Tilbury RM18 team will contact you within 24 hours (often sooner) to discuss your experience, the role in detail, and answer any questions you may have.
3. Registration & Compliance: We'll guide you through our fast-track registration process, which includes right-to-work checks and gathering necessary documentation. We value your time and make this as efficient as possible.
4. Interview & Placement: For suitable candidates, we will arrange a quick interview with the client. Successful candidates can often start work within days.

The Value of Skilled Temporary Staff

See how temporary technicians and skilled workers make a real difference in modern businesses. This video highlights the impact a proactive maintenance professional can have, solving problems that halt operations.

Video:"When a Temp Worker Fixed a Problem the Permanent Staff Couldn't" – showcasing problem-solving in action.

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