Maintenance Engineer

Maintenance Engineer

Salary: £45,000-£55,000 (depending on shift)
Schedule: Various shift options
Location: Kent
Type: Full-time / Permanent
Sector: Food Manufacturing

A leading food manufacturing company is seeking a skilled Maintenance Engineer to join its engineering team in Kent. With modern production facilities and a strong commitment to quality, innovation, and sustainability, this is an excellent opportunity to join a well established business.

Role Overview

As a Maintenance Engineer, you will ensure the site's production machinery operates safely, efficiently, and with maximum uptime. Working within a fast paced food environment, you'll carry out planned and reactive maintenance, diagnose faults, and contribute to continuous improvement across the facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform electrical and mechanical maintenance on production and packaging machinery
• Deliver both planned preventive maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs
• Diagnose faults and provide effective, lasting engineering solutions
• Support equipment installations, upgrades, and improvement projects
• Work closely with production teams to minimise downtime and enhance performance
• Maintain accurate maintenance records in line with site and audit requirements
• Ensure all work complies with health & safety and food safety standards

Your Profile

• NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds or equivalent engineering qualification
• Mechanical or electrical maintenance experience
• Background in food manufacturing or FMCG highly beneficial
• Strong diagnostic and problem solving skills in a production environment
• Self motivated, team oriented, and comfortable working in a fast paced setting

What You Can Expect

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• A supportive, sustainability driven international company
• Clear opportunities for professional growth and development
• Autonomy to influence and shape business initiatives