Junior Maintenance Engineer (Agriculture)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment; Capel; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Discount

Company benefits

Pension

External Training/Qualifications

5 days/week

Job summary

Tonbridge-based junior maintenance engineer role within a family-run agricultural business. Salary £35,000 - £40,000 plus employee discount, company benefits, pension and external training/qualifications, with 5 days a week.

You will maintain specialist machinery, diagnose breakdowns and assist with installing new equipment on a 750-hectare Kent farm. Ideal candidates will have a relevant qualification in Mechanical or Maintenance Engineering or experience in a food production/manufacturing

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification or experience in a food production/manufacturing environment.
• Experience with electrical/mechanical maintenance in manufacturing.
• Experience with preventative maintenance (PPM).

Responsibilities

• Electrical/Mechanical maintenance (PPM).
• Maintenance of specialist equipment.
• Installation of new equipment.
• Diagnose and resolve breakdowns and assist with electrical safety checks.

Skills

Electrical

Mechanical

PPM

Education

Mechanical/Maintenance Engineering qualification

Job description

Junior Maintenance Engineer (Agriculture)

£35,000 - £40,000 + Employee Discount + Company benefits + External Training/Qualifications + Pension + 5 Days a Week

Tonbridge

Are you a Maintenance Engineer looking to join a well-established, family-run business offering excellent training and career development opportunities?

This family-run agricultural business has been established for over 60 years and operates across a 750-hectare farm in Kent. It has grown into one of the UK's leading fruit-growing and packing companies, supplying fresh produce to retailers throughout the year.

In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining specialist machinery and equipment, diagnosing and resolving breakdowns, carrying out electrical safety checks, and assisting with the installation of new equipment.

This role would suit someone with a relevant qualification in Mechanical or Maintenance Engineering, or someone with experience in a food production or manufacturing environment who is looking to develop their technical skills within a well-established business.

The Role:

• Electrical/Mechanical maintenance (PPM)
• Maintenance of specialist equipment
• Installation of new equipment

The Person:

• Relevant qualification or experience in a food production/manufacturing environment

Job reference: BBBH27899a

Key words: Maintenance, Electrical, Mechanical, Junior, Agriculture, PPM, Packing, Machinery, Health & Safety, Food Production, Manufacturing, Engineer, Graduate, Kent, Tonbridge

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The remuneration offered will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skillset.