Maintenance Engineer

Morepeople 01780; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK's Fresh Produce sector is seeking a proactive Maintenance Engineer to join their Facilities & Maintenance team. The role involves planning, executing, and monitoring maintenance across various machinery and systems, ensuring compliance with safety standards. This position offers competitive benefits, including ongoing training and career progression within a growing business.

Benefits

28 days holiday (including bank holidays)

Company pension scheme

Ongoing training and professional development

Supportive team environment

Opportunities to work across state-of-the-art facilities

Secure, long-term career progression

Qualifications

• Proven background in maintenance within industrial or production environments.
• Experience with machinery, plant, and building maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and schedule preventative maintenance programs.
• Minimise downtime by responding promptly to breakdowns.
• Conduct risk assessments and ensure safety permits are in place.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Teamwork

Education

City & Guilds qualification in a mechanical discipline

17th Edition Electrical qualification

Formal Health & Safety training

Tools

Microsoft Office

Hand and power tools

Job description

4 on 4 off 7pm-7am



Company Overview

I am currently working with a service provider operating primarily within the UK's Fresh Produce sector. They have grown rapidly to become a key player in the industry, generating over £90 million in annual revenue. With a workforce of more than 1,200 employees across three major sites in Kent totalling nearly 350,000 sq. ft.

Role Overview

They are seeking a proactive and experienced Maintenance Engineer to join our Facilities & Maintenance team. In this key role, you will be responsible for planning, executing, and monitoring maintenance and repair works across a wide range of machinery, equipment, and building systems.

Day-to-day activities will include troubleshooting electromechanical packaging machinery, supporting site hygiene and safety compliance, coordinating with contractors, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across the site.

Key Benefits

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Company pension scheme
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunities to work across state-of-the-art facilities
• Secure, long-term career progression within a growing business

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and schedule preventative maintenance programs and statutory inspections
• Minimise downtime by responding promptly to breakdowns and faults
• Monitor equipment performance using KPIs and suggest improvements
• Conduct risk assessments, prepare method statements, and ensure all safety permits are in place
• Maintain and repair packaging machinery, building systems, fire and alarm systems, and ripening rooms
• Deliver training to key production staff on machinery operation
• Support hygiene and quality compliance across the site
• Maintain a comprehensive asset register
• Liaise with external contractors and monitor ongoing work
• Provide input on potential safety and efficiency improvements

Requirements

• City & Guilds qualification (or equivalent) in a mechanical discipline
• 17th Edition Electrical qualification (18th preferred)
• Formal Health & Safety training
• Full UK driving license
• Proven background in maintenance within industrial or production environments
• Experience with machinery, plant, and building maintenance
• Strong knowledge of HSE standards, risk assessments, and safe systems of work
• Familiarity with COSHH regulations, CDM guidelines, and F-gas compliance
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Ability to use and maintain hand and power tools
• Comfortable working at height and in confined spaces
• Physically capable of lifting and manual handling tasks

Please apply here