Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

CV Technical; Dartford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run agricultural business located in Dartford is seeking a Maintenance Engineer. The role involves a split of mechanical and electrical responsibilities, ensuring smooth operations of processing and packaging machinery. The ideal candidate should have an engineering apprenticeship and a strong understanding of both engineering principles. This full-time, permanent position offers a salary range of £40,000 - £50,000 based on experience.

Qualifications

• Completed engineering apprenticeship with relevant qualifications.
• Sound understanding of mechanical and electrical engineering principles.
• Familiarity with IET Wiring Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct planned preventative maintenance on machinery.
• Respond rapidly to machinery breakdowns.
• Diagnose and repair faults in electrical and mechanical systems.
• Oversee external contractors when required.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Electrical engineering

Fault diagnosis

Preventative maintenance

Automation

Education

Engineering apprenticeship (C&G / EAL NVQ Level 3 or 4)

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Maintenance Engineer
Location: Dartford
Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 (DOE)
Hours: 8am - 5pm (Day Shifts)
Type: Full-time | Permanent

Company Overview: A long-established, family-run business operating over 600 hectares across multiple farm sites in the South East of England. The company cultivates around 100 different crops annually and serves a diverse customer base including major supermarket chains, wholesalers, premium restaurants, airlines, schools, and the general public. In addition to growing its own produce, the company also sources from other UK and international growers to offer customers a comprehensive and year-round product range. The organisation is known for its innovation, sustainability practices, and commitment to quality in both production and distribution.

Job Description: This is a multi-skilled engineering role with a 50/50 split between mechanical and electrical responsibilities. The role is hands-on and critical to the smooth running of processing and packaging operations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on food processing and packaging machinery
• Respond rapidly and effectively to machinery breakdowns
• Diagnose and repair faults in electrical systems (motors, control circuits, motion control, encoders, PLCs, sensors)
• Diagnose and repair faults in mechanical systems (fabrication, welding, hydraulics, pneumatics, machining, thermodynamics)
• Instrumentation and automation
• Oversee external contractors when required, including cost approval and logging
• Support production teams with machinery changeovers and setup
• Manufacture and repair component parts for in-house machinery
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on asset and process optimisation
• Participate in decision-making for new machinery purchases and upgrades

Candidate Profile

Essential Qualifications / Experience:

• Completed engineering apprenticeship (e.g. C&G / EAL NVQ Level 3 or 4, or equivalent diploma)
• Sound understanding of both mechanical and electrical engineering principles
• Familiarity with the IET Wiring Regulations (C&G Level 3) - must be achieved within 12 months if not already held

Desirable Attributes:

• Proactive, self-sufficient, and able to work independently
• Comfortable in a fast-paced production environment
• Hands-on experience in the food, FMCG, or manufacturing sector preferred