Maintenance Engineer

Kandhu Recruitment; Folkestone; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected manufacturing company in Folkestone is seeking an experienced Maintenance Engineer. This full-time position involves maintaining production equipment, executing scheduled maintenance, and troubleshooting complex issues. Candidates should have an NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering and experience in FMCG environments. The role includes a competitive salary, performance bonus, and generous holiday allowance.

Benefits

4% discretionary performance bonus

9% company-matched pension plan

Health cashback plan

23 shifts holiday allowance

Qualifications

• Experience within an automated FMCG manufacturing environment.
• Expertise in reactive, planned, preventative, and predictive maintenance.
• Awareness of COSHH and strong understanding of health & safety.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair production and plant equipment.
• Conduct regular testing and inspections to ensure compliance.
• Support continuous improvement and SMED initiatives.

Skills

Proven experience in a similar role

Strong communication skills

Solutions-driven mindset

Education

Qualified to NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering

17th Edition Electrical Qualification

Tools

PLCs

Robotics

Job description

(4 on 4 off, rotating days & nights)

Full-time | Permanent | Folkestone, Kent

Salary: Competitive

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Maintenance Engineer to join a highly respected and well-established manufacturing business operating within the health, personal care, and consumer goods sectors. This full-time, permanent position is ideal for a hands-on engineer looking to play a key role in driving performance and reliability in a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing environment.

Based at a large-scale manufacturing facility in Folkestone, you'll be working on a 4 on 4 off shift pattern (12-hour shifts, days and nights rotation), reporting to the site's Engineering Maintenance Supervisor.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair all production and plant equipment, supporting site OEE targets
• Execute maintenance activities across the site in line with planned schedules and plant needs
• Conduct regular testing and inspections to ensure plant performance and compliance
• Troubleshoot issues, including PLCs and robotic systems, with root cause analysis and permanent fixes
• Work closely with Production and Packaging teams to support efficient changeovers and minimise downtime
• Uphold GMP, hygiene, health & safety, and environmental standards across all activities
• Support continuous improvement and SMED initiatives to increase efficiency and reliability
• Contribute to training and development plans for operators and peers, sharing knowledge and expertise
• Lead effective communication during shift handovers and across departments
  
  

What's On Offer

• Competitive salary
• 4% all-employee discretionary performance bonus
• 9% company-matched pension plan
• 4x life assurance scheme
• Health cashback plan
• 23 shifts holiday allowance including Bank Holidays
• Personal development and upskilling opportunities in a supportive team
• On-site role based in Folkestone, Kent
  
  

About You

• Proven experience in a similar role within an automated FMCG manufacturing environment
• Qualified to NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering
• Ideally holds 17th Edition Electrical Qualification
• Strong experience in reactive, planned, preventative and predictive maintenance
• Capable of resolving complex technical issues independently
• Working knowledge of PLCs, robotics, continuous improvement, and SMED projects
• COSHH awareness and strong understanding of site H&S responsibilities
• Practical, solutions-driven mindset with excellent communication and teamwork skills
  
  

If you're an experienced, proactive engineer ready to take on your next challenge in a leading manufacturing environment, we want to hear from you.

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