Maintenance Engineer - Days - Manufacturing

Proactive Global; Ashford; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international manufacturer near Ashford is seeking an experienced Maintenance Engineer for a permanent day role. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits, including no weekends or night shifts. Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, fault finding, and problem-solving in a fast-paced environment. Qualifications include a recognized mechanical or electrical qualification and proven experience in FMCG or high-speed packaging. Join a supportive team with excellent career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Excellent career progression

Skill development opportunities

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Maintenance Engineer in FMCG / high-speed packaging.
• Hands-on mechanical and/or electrical skills maintaining production machinery.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out planned preventive maintenance on production machinery.
• Attending breakdowns in a fast-paced FMCG environment.
• Mechanical and/or electrical fault finding and repair.
• Using initiative to identify and solve engineering problems.
• Ensuring work is completed safely.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Electrical skills

Problem-solving

Education

Recognised Mechanical or Electrical qualification

Job description

Maintenance Engineer - Days (Ashford, Kent)

Salary: £45,000 + Benefits

Hours: Monday to Friday, 6am-2pm (37.5 hours per week)

Sector: FMCG / High-Speed Packaging Manufacturing

Overview

We're seeking an experienced Maintenance Engineer to join a leading international manufacturer based near Ashford, Kent. This is a fantastic opportunity to secure a permanent day role with excellent pay, great benefits, and genuine opportunities for career progression.

Job Description

The successful Maintenance Engineer will join a supportive and friendly team where staff are treated well and given every chance to grow. This company is known for promoting from within and offering additional training and development to enhance your skills.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out planned preventive maintenance on production machinery
• Attending breakdowns in a fast-paced FMCG environment
• Mechanical and/or electrical fault finding and repair
• Using initiative to identify and solve engineering problems
• Ensuring work is completed safely and in line with site procedures

Qualifications and Experience

• Recognised Mechanical or Electrical qualification (Apprenticeship, City & Guilds, NVQ, or equivalent)
• Proven experience as a Maintenance Engineer in FMCG / high‑speed packaging
• Hands‑on mechanical and/or electrical skills maintaining production machinery
• Ability to work independently on nights and as part of a small, close‑knit team

Benefits

• Monday to Friday days – no weekends and no night shift
• Excellent career progression and skill development opportunities
• Supportive, friendly team culture with long‑term stability
• Commutable from Ashford, Maidstone, Folkstone, Charing, Canterbury, Winchelsea, Kingsnorth, Sittingbourne, Dover, Rochester, Chatham, Aylesford, Snodland, Strood, Sevenoaks and other parts of Kent

How to Apply

For more information on Maintenance Engineer please apply or call Simon or email.

Equal Opportunity

Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.

Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.