Maintenance Engineer

Morgan Jones Recruitment Consultants; Stone Cross; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to work in a vertical farming environment. You will be responsible for operating, maintaining, and repairing equipment to ensure efficient production. Candidates should have a relevant engineering background and experience in FMCG manufacturing. The role offers a salary between GBP40,000 and GBP45,000, along with various benefits including bonuses and private health insurance.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Annual bonus based on performance

20 days holiday + bank holidays

Group Income Protection

Private Health Insurance

Enhanced maternity & paternity leave

5% employer pension contribution

Mental health and coaching support

Learning Allowance

Cycle to Work Scheme

Anniversary Rewards

Quarterly team socials and company events

Qualifications

• Experience in FMCG manufacturing, ideally within the food industry.
• Knowledge of food hygiene standards.
• Exposure to project management tools and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, and repair production equipment safely and efficiently.
• Conduct changeovers, repairs, and adjustments.
• Perform risk assessments and collaborate with contractors.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Electrical skills

Bench fitting

Machining

Communication skills

Leadership abilities

Education

Time-served engineering apprenticeship

Qualifications in English and Mathematics

Tools

Microsoft Office

CMMS work orders

Job description

Be the driving force behind innovation and reliability in a cutting-edge vertical farming environment.

Maintenance Engineer
Location: Sandwich, Kent
Salary: GBP40,000 - GBP45,000 DOE
Hours: 4 days on, 4 days off 7 am - 6.15 pm

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Annual bonus based on company, team, and personal performance
• 20 days holiday + bank holidays
• Group Income Protection
• Private Health Insurance
• Enhanced maternity & paternity leave
• 5% employer pension contribution
• Mental health and coaching support
• Learning Allowance
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Anniversary Rewards
• Quarterly team socials and company events

Join a pioneering client in the vertical farming sector, where your engineering expertise will directly impact sustainable food production. You ll be part of a collaborative team that values safety, innovation, and continuous improvement.

You ll be trusted with

• Operating, maintaining, improving, and repairing equipment to meet production targets safely and efficiently
• Understanding the full vertical farm process and applying mechanical and electrical skills
• Conducting changeovers, repairs, and adjustments using cams, slides, bearings, belts, and pulleys
• Fault-finding and repairing pneumatic and electrical systems
• Performing risk assessments, writing permits, and collaborating with contractors
• Using Microsoft Office and interpreting engineering drawings
• Managing CMMS work orders and performing preventative maintenance
• Leading initiatives in safety, environment, production output, and root cause analysis
• Auditing engineering stores and applying 5S principles
• Creating operating procedures and training guides
• Supporting maintenance shutdowns and engineering projects

What you ll bring:

• Time-served engineering apprenticeship or equivalent skill level
• Qualifications in English and Mathematics
• Experience in FMCG manufacturing, ideally within the food industry
• Strong mechanical, electrical, bench fitting, and machining skills
• Knowledge of food hygiene standards
• Exposure to project management tools and techniques
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities

Apply now!