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Maintenance Engineer - £55,000

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Job summary

A leading international manufacturer near Ashford, Kent is seeking a Maintenance Engineer for night shifts. The ideal candidate will have a recognised qualification and experience in FMCG environments. This permanent role offers a competitive salary and excellent career development opportunities in a supportive team culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary
Career development opportunities
Friendly team culture

Qualifications

  • Recognised qualification such as an Apprenticeship, City & Guilds, NVQ, or equivalent.
  • Proven experience in FMCG / high-speed packaging environments.
  • Hands-on skills in maintaining production machinery.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct planned preventive maintenance on production machinery.
  • Fix breakdowns in a fast-paced FMCG setting.
  • Identify and solve engineering problems effectively.

Skills

Mechanical skills
Electrical skills
Problem-solving
Ability to work independently

Education

Recognised Mechanical or Electrical qualification
Job description
Overview

Maintenance Engineer - Nights (Ashford, Kent)

Salary: 55,000 + Benefits

Hours: Monday to Friday, 10pm - 6am (37.5 hours per week)

Sector: FMCG / High-Speed Packaging Manufacturing

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

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 & 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
Why Apply?
  • Competitive salary of 55,000 for a 37.5-hour week
  • Monday to Friday night shift - no weekends
  • Excellent career progression and skill development opportunities
  • Supportive, friendly team culture with long-term stability

Commutable from Ashford, Maidstone, Folkestone, 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 (phone number removed) or email (url removed)

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