Mechanical Fitter
Are you a skilled Mechanical Fitter with a passion for maintaining and optimising high-performance systems? Do you want to play a vital role in ensuring the smooth, safe, and reliable operation of our brewery and packaging processes?
We have a niche opportunity for an innovative and logical Mechanical Fitter to join our collaborative engineering team, responsible for maintaining and enhancing mechanical systems to meet production demands. The projects you will work on will directly contribute to the production of high-quality beer by minimising downtime, driving efficiency, and implementing innovative solutions.
You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot issues, optimise processes, and ensure compliance with safety standards, all while enjoying the challenge of working in a fast-paced brewery environment.
What's in it for you:
Competitive wage with potential for overtime
25 days holiday (+ bank holidays)
A range of healthcare support, including virtual GP appointments
Annual flu jab
Access to flexible pay and financial wellbeing resources
Generous company pension plan
Death in service of 4x your salary, if you join the company pension scheme
Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and sick pay
Mental health and wellbeing support for all, including our own Mental Health First Aiders
25% discount on food and drink at Shepherd Neame Managed Houses
25% discount on overnight Managed House Hotel bookings
Up to 40% discount on own-brand beer and cider purchased from the Visitor Centre Shop at Faversham
Instant access to discounts with high street retailers, supermarkets and more!
Birthday Club exclusive offers and discounts
The drinks are on us during monthly get-togethers for team members in our Visitor Centre, along with our Summer and Christmas parties
The opportunity to develop & move within the Support Office, Brewery & our pubs
Join our reward and recognition platform, Sheps Hut
Benefit from the support offered by the Licensed Trade Charity to those working in the brewing industry
Receive one additional day of paid leave per year to volunteer for a charity of your choice
Working Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week across morning and afternoon shifts
Duties and Responsibilities:
Ensure smooth operation of brewing and packaging machinery, minimising downtime and optimising performance
Diagnose, repair, and prevent mechanical faults to maintain continuous production
Install and modify machinery and equipment as required
Uphold health, safety, and hygiene standards in all engineering activities
Maintain accurate maintenance records and equipment data for compliance
Apply current engineering techniques and best practices to improve operations
Ensure compliance with regulations and support quality improvement initiatives
Participate in team meetings, briefings, and training sessions
Perform additional engineering tasks as reasonably requested
The Ideal Candidate:
Demonstrable mechanical experience in plant/Production based operations
Candidate to have completed a recognised Apprenticeship in Mechanical engineering and achieved an NVQ level 3
Previous experience working on Air systems and pneumatics essential
Welding qualifications an advantage
Previous experience working on electrical equipment is advantageous
Shepherd Neame may be Britain’s oldest brewer but our approach is anything but old-fashioned. We are an authentic, independent business, yet flexible and agile, and that has enabled us to survive and thrive based on the following Sheps Skills:
Working Together
Pride and Passion
Authenticity
Sheps Spirit
Who are we?
Britain’s oldest brewer, Shepherd Neame, has been based in the market town of Faversham, Kent for over 300 years. An independent family business, we boast an award-winning visitor centre and more than 300 pubs and hotels throughout London and the South East, from the historic heart of the City to the Kent coastline. We employ around 1,500 team members across our pub estate and more than 270 at our Brewery and Support Office.
Diversity, equality, and inclusion matter to Shepherd Neame. If you think you would be suited this role we would welcome your application regardless of age, disability status, ethnicity, gender, religion or sexual orientation. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive working environment where all employees feel respected and supported in fulfilling their potential.
