Engineering Technician

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

Job summary

A global leader in ingredient manufacturing is seeking an Engineering Technician in Aylesford. This full-time position involves maintaining production equipment, ensuring food safety standards, and supporting production teams. The ideal candidate will have a NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering, minimum 5 years of manufacturing experience, and strong technical skills. The role offers a competitive salary and benefits including a health cash plan and ongoing professional development.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus scheme

Health Cash Plan

Subsidised gym membership

Ongoing training and professional development

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in an engineering role within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience ideally in food production.
• IOSH or Legionella qualifications are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform reactive, planned, and preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Support production teams and resolve technical issues.
• Manage contractors and ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Technical problem-solving

Strong communication skills

Experience with CMMS systems

Knowledge of PLCs

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Opportunity

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

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.

You'll be responsible for installing, repairing, and maintaining production equipment to ensure smooth operations and uphold food safety and hygiene standards.

What You'll Be Doing

• Performing reactive, planned, and preventative maintenance on critical equipment
• Supporting production teams and responding to technical issues efficiently
• Prioritising work orders and communicating with stakeholders and supervisors
• Maintaining accurate records through a CCMS system
• Managing contractors and ensuring compliance with PTW & RAMS
• Leading or participating in continuous improvement initiatives
• Carrying out project installations to current UK Regulations
• Ensuring excellent housekeeping and maintaining 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!

GDPR & Privacy Policy

Kandhu Recruitment GDPR & Privacy Policy Statement

Kandhu Recruitment will consider all applications based on each candidate's suitability for the role or similar positions within the Food Sector. If we feel you are a relevant candidate, we will process your application by adding you to our secure recruitment database and then contacting you to progress job opportunities further. We do not contact unsuitable applicants.

Kandhu has fully implemented GDPR & Privacy Policies across its business. A copy of our Privacy Policy can be found by visiting our website. By applying for this role, Kandhu will add your details to our database-assuming you have the right level of experience for the roles you apply for, after which we will be in touch