Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
Location: Kent
Salary: £45,000
Shift Pattern: Days
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
The Opportunity
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join a busy and growing fresh produce operation in Kent.
This is a hands-on maintenance position suited to a mechanically biased engineer who enjoys working in a fast-paced production environment and wants to play an important role in keeping site machinery and equipment running efficiently.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out planned and reactive mechanical maintenance across the site.
- Diagnose and repair mechanical faults on production and packing equipment.
- Respond quickly and effectively to machinery breakdowns.
- Complete preventative maintenance to reduce equipment downtime.
- Support the smooth running of production and packing operations.
- Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability and performance.
- Work safely and maintain high standards of housekeeping.
- Record maintenance activities and report any ongoing issues to the wider engineering team.
About You
The successful candidate will ideally have:
- Previous experience as a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer within a manufacturing, production, FMCG or similar environment.
- Strong mechanical fault-finding and maintenance skills.
- Experience working with production, processing or packing machinery.
- A proactive approach to preventative maintenance and continuous improvement.
- The ability to work independently and respond effectively to breakdowns.
- Good communication skills and a strong commitment to health and safety.
What's on Offer?
- £45,000 salary
- Days-based working
- Permanent position
- Opportunity to join an established and growing fresh produce business.
- Hands-on role within a busy production and packing environment.
If you're a mechanically biased Maintenance Engineer looking for a days-based opportunity within the fresh produce sector, we'd like to hear from you.
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