Fresh People are currently recruiting for a Maintenance Engineer to join a well-established fresh produce business based in Bridge, Kent. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer to join a fast-paced FMCG environment supporting production and operational reliability across site machinery, conveyors and equipment. The role will involve both planned preventative maintenance and reactive breakdown support within a busy operational setting. The Role You will be responsible for carrying out maintenance, repairs and inspections across production and operational equipment to ensure machinery downtime is kept to a minimum and site operations continue to run efficiently. You will support both preventative maintenance schedules and reactive engineering activities across the site. Key Responsibilities
- Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across machinery and operational equipment
- Respond to machinery breakdowns and complete reactive repairs efficiently
- Diagnose and fault find on mechanical and electrical equipment
- Support conveyor systems, production machinery and operational equipment reliability
- Complete maintenance inspections and maintain accurate engineering records
- Work safely in line with health & safety procedures and safe systems of work
- Liaise with contractors and support engineering compliance activities where required
- Support continuous improvement activities to improve equipment performance and minimise downtime
- Maintain high housekeeping and engineering standards across the site Skills &
Experience
- Previous experience within a Maintenance Engineer, Multi-Skilled Engineer or Mechanical Maintenance Engineer role
- Experience working within FMCG, fresh produce, food manufacturing, warehouse automation or industrial environments
- Strong mechanical fault-finding and maintenance capability
- Experience carrying out planned preventative maintenance and reactive breakdown repairs
- Experience working on machinery, conveyors, MHE or production equipment
- Understanding of health & safety procedures and engineering compliance
- Good communication and problem-solving skills
- Good understanding of safe systems of work within operational environments
- Full UK driving licence
- Ability to work effectively within a fast-paced operational environment
- Multi-skilled mechanical/electrical experience would be advantageous
- 17th / 18th Edition qualification would be beneficial
- Experience within fresh produce or food manufacturing environments
- Exposure to packaging machinery or automated systems Shift Pattern
- 06:00 - 18:00 4 on 4 off If you are an experienced Maintenance Engineer looking to join a fast-paced FMCG environment with a strong operational focus, we would be interested in hearing from you.
Maintenance Engineer in Canterbury employer: Fresh People Ltd
Join a dynamic fresh produce business in Bearsted, Maidstone, where your passion for product quality and data can flourish. We offer a collaborative work culture that values innovation and hands-on experience, providing you with opportunities to engage directly with growers and breeders while developing your skills in product evaluation and emerging technologies. With a focus on employee growth and exciting projects, this role is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the fresh produce industry.
