- Location
- Kent, England
- Sector
- Agriculture Fishing & Forestry
- Salary
- £32,000.00 to £42,000.00 per annum
Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer
Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer - Kent - £32,000 – £42,000 DOE
The Job:
An established fresh produce business is looking for an experienced Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to support the maintenance of a busy packing and production operation in Kent. This is a practical, hands on role covering both planned and reactive maintenance, with responsibility for keeping production machinery, equipment and site facilities operating safely and efficiently.
You will work closely with the production team to respond to breakdowns, reduce downtime and improve the reliability of equipment across the site.
Key Responsibilities:
- Respond to mechanical and electrical breakdowns and carry out effective repairs
- Diagnose faults and identify the root cause of machinery issues
- Complete planned preventative maintenance and routine servicing
- Maintain production, packing, sorting and associated processing equipment
- Carry out electrical checks and ensure machinery is safe to return to production
- Assist with the installation and commissioning of new machinery and equipment
- Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, efficiency and performance
- Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation
- Work closely with production colleagues to minimise disruption and downtime
- Coordinate or supervise external contractors where required
- Ensure maintenance activities comply with relevant Health & Safety and food safety standards
The Company:
The business operates a busy fresh produce packing and production facility in Kent, supplying a fast-moving market where reliable machinery and efficient production are essential. The successful engineer will become an important part of the operation, with training available on site-specific equipment, procedures and relevant qualifications.
The Candidate
- Previous experience as a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer or similar engineering position, with a good balance of mechanical and electrical maintenance skills
- Strong fault-finding and diagnostic ability, with a practical approach to resolving machinery breakdowns and preventing repeat issues
- Experience working with production, processing, packing or automated machinery within fresh produce, food manufacturing, manufacturing or a similar environment
- Recognised engineering qualification or relevant technical training
- Able to work independently, prioritise effectively and remain calm when responding to breakdowns in a busy production environment
- Good communication skills and the ability to work closely with production teams and external contractors
- Strong understanding of Health & Safety and safe working practices
- Practical, reliable and proactive, with an interest in improving machinery performance and site efficiency
The Package
- Salary £32,000 – £42,000 depending on experience
- Monday–Saturday working pattern, 5 days out of 6
- Standard hours of 7:30am – 4:15pm
- Additional hours may occasionally be required depending on production demands
- 31 days' annual leave including Bank Holidays
- Training on company equipment and procedures
- Support with relevant role-specific qualifications and certifications
Please email your CV to Grace Hartwell, Senior Delivery Recruitment Consultant, GHartwell@agriRS.co.uk.
Candidate Requirements
All applicants must hold a minimum of an NVQ Level 2, Scottish NVQ Level 2, or an equivalent qualification relevant to the role applied for. Candidates must also have the legal right to work in the UK or hold a valid visa permitting employment.
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