Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

We’re hiring a Maintenance Technician to support AMH Material Handling’s expanding team at our Aylesford site, following an internal promotion. This is a great opportunity to join an award-winning engineering company known for its innovation in automation and material handling. You’ll enjoy a £35,000 salary plus overtime, a four-on, four-off day shift pattern, and the chance to progress into a Maintenance Engineer role as you develop.

About AMH Material Handling

At AMH Material Handling, we design, build and maintain intelligent automation and conveyor systems for some of the UK’s biggest names in logistics and retail.
With a reputation for technical excellence and a team-first culture, we’ve grown rapidly across the UK by combining engineering expertise with customer focus.
We believe in developing our people - we promote from within wherever possible and invest in ongoing training and upskilling. If you’re looking to join a friendly, supportive team where your work genuinely makes an impact, AMH could be the place for you.

The Role

As a Maintenance Technician, you’ll work alongside a team of engineers to keep our client’s automated systems performing at their best.
You’ll support the site in maintaining high operational uptime, carrying out preventative maintenance, and resolving faults quickly and effectively.

Location: Aylesford, Kent
Hours: Four-on, four-off day shifts (12 hours per shift)
Salary: £35,000 per annum plus overtime - with opportunities for progression

What you’ll be doing:

• Supporting the Maintenance Engineer with routine planned maintenance tasks
• Carrying out reactive repairs and fault-finding on automated systems
• Logging work accurately on the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
• Maintaining housekeeping standards in automated areas
• Adhering to health and safety procedures at all times
• Liaising with customer operations teams (including Tesco) to maintain uptime
• Providing technical input to improve performance and reliability

This is a hands-on role, ideal for someone practical, reliable and eager to learn. You’ll be supported by experienced engineers and provided with on-the-job training.

What We’re Looking For

We’re open to candidates from a variety of backgrounds - whether you’re a hands-on mechanic, facilities technician or someone looking to make a step into engineering.

• Practical mindset, with confidence with hand tools etc would be advantageous
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• IT proficient and the ability to pick up new systems
• Positive, adaptable attitude and willingness to learn
• Full UK right to work and ability to commute to Aylesford

Why You’ll Love Working with AMH

• £35,000 salary plus overtime
• Four-on, four-off day shift pattern for great work-life balance
• Career progression – clear path to Maintenance Engineer roles
• On-the-job training and mentoring from experienced engineers
• Equivalent to 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
• Pension and sick pay scheme
• Death in Service cover
• Company uniform provided
• Supportive team culture that values initiative, teamwork, and development

Join a company where hard work is recognised, teamwork is celebrated, and your career can grow.

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