Maintenance Engineer (Agriculture)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment; Capel; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Discount

Company benefits

External Training/Qualifications

Pension

5 Days a Week

Job summary

Ernest Gordon Recruitment is seeking a Maintenance Engineer for an agricultural operation in Tonbridge. You will maintain specialist machinery and equipment, diagnose breakdowns, and carry out electrical safety checks, with opportunities for installing new systems.

The role calls for a relevant mechanical/maintenance engineering qualification or equivalent experience in a food production or manufacturing setting, with a strong hands-on technical focus and career development.

Qualifications

• Maintenance experience with specialist machinery.
• Experience in food production/manufacturing environment preferred.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve breakdowns.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical/mechanical maintenance (PPM).
• Maintain specialist equipment and machinery.
• Assist with installing new equipment.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical safety checks

PPM

Education

Mechanical Engineering qualification

Job description

Maintenance Engineer (Agriculture)

£40,000 - £45,000 + Employee Discount + Company benefits + External Training/Qualifications + Pension + 5 Days a Week

Tonbridge

Are you a Maintenance Engineer looking to join a well-established, family-run business offering excellent training and career development opportunities?

This family-run agricultural business has been established for over 60 years and operates across a 750-hectare farm in Kent. It has grown into one of the UK's leading fruit-growing and packing companies, supplying fresh produce to retailers throughout the year.

In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining specialist machinery and equipment, diagnosing and resolving breakdowns, carrying out electrical safety checks, and assisting with the installation of new equipment.

This role would suit someone with a relevant qualification in Mechanical or Maintenance Engineering, or someone with experience in a food production or manufacturing environment who is looking to develop their technical skills within a well-established business.

The Role

• Electrical/Mechanical maintenance (PPM)
• Maintenance of specialist equipment
• Installation of new equipment

The Person

• Relevant qualification or experience in a food production/manufacturing environment

Job reference: BBBH27899

Key words: Maintenance, Electrical, Mechanical, Junior, Agriculture, PPM, Packing, Machinery, Health & Safety, Food Production, Manufacturing, Engineer, Graduate, Kent, Tonbridge

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The remuneration offered will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skillset.