Maintenance Engineer (Agriculture)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Company benefits

External training/qualifications

Pension

Job summary

Ernest Gordon Recruitment seeks a Maintenance Engineer for a well-established family-run agricultural business near Tonbridge, Kent. You will maintain specialist machinery, diagnose breakdowns, and conduct electrical safety checks across a large farm operation.

The role involves installing new equipment and supporting ongoing production, with training and career development opportunities available within a long-standing employer.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining machinery in a food production/manufacturing environment.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve breakdowns and carry out safety checks.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Electrical/Mechanical maintenance

PPM

Education

Relevant qualification in Mechanical or Maintenance Engineering

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.