Maintenance Engineer

The Sterling Choice; Dover; On-site; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected food manufacturer in Dover is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to join their skilled team in a clean manufacturing environment. The role offers a £55,000 salary and a £1,500 sign-on bonus in your first month's pay. You will be involved in various tasks, including planned maintenance and fault finding, across electrical and mechanical systems. With a 4 on 4 off shift pattern, benefits include ongoing training and career development opportunities. Your engineering qualification (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent) and experience in food manufacturing are essential.

Benefits

£1,500 sign-on bonus

Pension

Life assurance

Staff shop discounts

Ongoing training and career development

Qualifications

• Electrical bias preferred but strong multi-skilled engineers are welcome.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with planned maintenance and fault finding.

Responsibilities

• Conduct planned maintenance to ensure production runs smoothly.
• Identify faults and implement solutions.
• Contribute to continuous improvement projects.

Skills

Experience in food manufacturing or a clean environment

Working knowledge of motors

Pneumatics knowledge

Sensors knowledge

Education

Engineering qualification (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent)

Tools

CMMS systems

Job description

Maintenance Engineer (Food Manufacturing)

£55,000 + £1,500 Sign-On Bonus + Benefits

Looking for a fresh challenge in a clean, high-spec manufacturing environment? Here’s your chance to join a respected manufacturer that invests in its people and its plant. They’re even offering a £1,500 bonus in your first month’s pay to welcome you on board.

As a Maintenance Engineer, you’ll be part of a skilled team keeping production running smoothly, from planned maintenance and fault finding to continuous improvement projects. You’ll work across electrical, mechanical, and automated systems, so every shift offers something different.

An electrical bias would be ideal, but we’re open to strong multi-skilled engineers who can stay calm under pressure and thrive in a fast-paced, clean manufacturing setting.

What you’ll need :

• Engineering qualification (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent)
• Experience in food manufacturing or a clean, high-care environment (essential)
• Working knowledge of motors, pneumatics, and sensors
• Familiarity with CMMS systems and safe working practices

What’s in it for you :

• £55,000 salary plus £1,500 sign-on bonus
• 4 on 4 off shift pattern, days & nights. Half the year off!
• Pension, life assurance, and staff shop discounts
• Ongoing training and career development within a well‑run engineering team

Please apply with an up‑to‑date copy of your CV. All applications will receive a response. If you would like a conversation to hear more about this position, please call 01733391515 and ask for Sam.