Engineering Technician

Kandhu Ltd; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company based in Maidstone seeks an experienced Engineering Technician to support production and maintenance activities. The role demands strong technical skills, with a focus on ensuring compliance with food safety and hygiene standards. A competitive salary and discretionary bonuses, alongside health benefits and ongoing training, are offered.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus scheme

Health Cash Plan

Subsidised gym membership

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in an engineering role within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with CMMS systems and strong Microsoft Office skills.
• Knowledge of PLCs and fault finding is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, and maintain production equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance on critical equipment.
• Support production teams with technical issues.

Skills

Problem-solving

Technical skills

Collaboration

Communication

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering or similar

Tools

CMMS systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Engineering Technician - Full-Time, Permanent
Location: Aylesford
Salary: Competitive
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent - 08:30 - 17:00 - Monday - Friday

The Opportunity

Are you a skilled Engineering Technician with experience in a manufacturing environment? We're looking for a proactive and reliable individual to join a global leader in ingredient and premix manufacturing. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established company with over 40 years of industry experience, providing engineering support across essential production and facility operations.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, and maintain production equipment to ensure smooth operations and uphold food safety and hygiene standards.
• Perform reactive, planned, and preventative maintenance on critical equipment.
• Support production teams and respond to technical issues efficiently.
• Prioritise work orders and communicate with stakeholders and supervisors.
• Maintain accurate records through a CCMS system.
• Manage contractors and ensure compliance with PTW & RAMS.
• Lead or participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Carry out project installations to current UK regulations.
• Ensure excellent housekeeping and maintain food hygiene standards.

What We're Looking For

• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or similar (or time-served equivalent).
• Minimum 5 years' experience in an engineering role within a manufacturing environment (ideally food production).
• Experience with CMMS systems and strong Microsoft Office skills.
• Strong technical and problem-solving abilities.
• Knowledge of PLCs, variable speed drives, and fault finding (advantageous).
• IOSH or Legionella qualifications (desirable).
• A collaborative mindset and strong communication skills.

What’s in It for You

• Competitive salary.
• Discretionary bonus scheme.
• Health Cash Plan and subsidised gym membership.
• Access to flexible pay options via Aslan.
• Ongoing training and professional development.

This is a great opportunity to contribute to a high-performing, innovative organisation where your expertise will be valued and developed. Apply today and take the next step in your engineering career!