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Job summary

A leading independent FMCG company in East Kent is seeking a Lead Maintenance Engineer to oversee their automated production line. This full-time role requires strong mechanical engineering skills and experience in team management within the food production industry. The position offers a competitive salary of £50,000 per annum along with a pension scheme and holiday allowance. Interested applicants should contact Emma Gilmore for more details.

Benefits

Pension scheme
Holiday Allowance
Long-term progression and development

Qualifications

  • Strong background in maintenance of machinery in FMCG environment.
  • Proficient in conveyors, gearboxes, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
  • Basic electrical knowledge is an advantage.
  • Professional attitude and hands-on approach required.

Responsibilities

  • Full responsibility for maintenance of the automated production line.
  • Lead preventative and reactive maintenance.
  • Oversee on-shift team during production.
  • Supervise maintenance tasks and lead complex repairs.
  • Ensure compliance with hygiene and H&S standards.

Skills

Strong mechanical engineering skills
Fault finding and repair experience
Team management experience
Hands-on approach
Job description

Lead Maintenance Engineer (FMCG)
CT15, East Kent
Mornings & Afternoon Shifts Mon-Fri
£50,000 Salary per annum

Are you an Experienced Maintenance Engineer within the food production or FMCG industry? If yes, read on….

My client is a well established, independent, privately owned business which has been operating for over 25 years, based within commutable distance from Canterbury, Dover, Folkestone, Sandwich and Margate. They are seeking a hands-on Chief Engineer / Lead Maintenance Engineer to take responsibility for their fully automated production line and small engineering team. This role is critical to ensuring smooth production, minimise downtime, and the continued efficiency of the facility. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced engineer with FMCG or food & drink production background to step into a key role.

Key Responsibilities: Lead Maintenance Engineer:

  • Full responsibility for the maintenance, operation, and performance of the automated production line.
  • Lead all preventative and reactive maintenance
  • Oversee the on-shift team during production; provide leadership, support, and direction.
  • Supervise and work with shift leaders who carry out first-line maintenance, changeovers, and routine checks.
  • Take the lead on more complex breakdowns and repairs (e.g. gearboxes, conveyors, bearings).
  • Ensure compliance with hygiene and H&S standards.
  • Support a professional, safe, and efficient culture on the shop floor.

Experience & Skills Required: Chief Engineer:

  • A strong background with the maintenance of machinery that would be found in an FMCG environment
  • Strong mechanical engineering skills (conveyors, gearboxes, hydraulics, pneumatics); basic electrical knowledge an advantage.
  • Proven experience in fault finding, strip-down, and repair of production machinery.
  • Knowledge of bottling/packaging lines or transferable industries (e.g. food, beverage, confectionery, or FMCG).
  • Experience managing a team of people
  • Hands-on approach — able to step in and run/repair machinery where required.
  • Professional attitude

Salary & Benefits: Lead Maintenance Engineer

  • Monday-Friday shifts: 05:00–15:00 or 15:00–01:00.
  • £50,000 per annum (DOE).
  • Pension scheme
  • Holiday Allowance
  • Long-term progression and development available

Interested? To apply for this Lead Maintenance Engineer position, please contact Emma Gilmore on 0116 4786971 or email emmag@precisionrecruitment.co.uk

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