Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Days)

COTTAGE FARMS LIMITED; Horsmonden; Presencial; GBP 45 000 - 55 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Private health insurance

Company pension

28 days annual leave

Resumo da oferta

Cottage Farms Limited in Horsmonden, England, is seeking an experienced Maintenance Engineer to deliver the site’s planned preventative maintenance programme, diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults, and support improvement projects.

You will work across fresh produce handling equipment, manage maintenance records, and contribute to cost‑saving and safety initiatives, reporting to senior leadership.

Qualificações

• Recognised electrical, mechanical or multi‑skilled engineering qualification.
• Practical maintenance experience in manufacturing or food/warehousing.
• Strong fault‑finding and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience with planned preventative maintenance and reactive breakdowns.
• Ability to prioritise, work independently and respond to operational needs.
• Commitment to health, hygiene and food safety procedures.
• Clear communication with colleagues, contractors and suppliers.

Responsabilidades

• Deliver the site’s planned preventative maintenance programme and develop it over time.
• Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults to minimise downtime.
• Lead root cause investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain spare parts stock and assist budget control.
• Support installation, commissioning and improvement of machinery and site facilities.
• Keep accurate maintenance records and engineering reports.
• Collaborate with senior leadership and operations to boost reliability and efficiency.
• Identify continuous improvement and cost‑saving opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, hygiene and food safety rules.
• Manage contractors and ensure adherence to contractor controls.

Conhecimentos

Electrical/Mechanical qualification

Maintenance experience

Fault-finding

PM maintenance

Independence & prioritisation

Health & safety procedures

Communication ability

Formação académica

Electrical or mechanical engineering qualification (apprenticeship/NVQ/City & Guilds/HNC/HND)

Descrição da oferta de emprego

The Role

Working with the senior leadership and operational teams, you will deliver the site’s planned preventative maintenance programme, respond to breakdowns and support current and planned improvement projects.

You will work across a range of fresh produce grading, packing, conveying, wrapping and automated handling equipment. The role combines hands‑on electrical and mechanical fault‑finding with maintenance planning, root cause investigation, contractor control, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete and continually develop the site’s planned preventative maintenance programme.
• Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults, responding promptly to breakdowns to minimise disruption.
• Complete root cause investigations and implement corrective actions following significant breakdowns or recurring faults.
• Maintain engineering spare‑parts stock and support control of the maintenance budget.
• Support the installation, commissioning and improvement of machinery, equipment, and site facilities.
• Maintain accurate maintenance systems, records, and engineering reports.
• Work in partnership with senior leadership and operational teams to improve equipment reliability, efficiency, and performance.
• Identify and deliver continuous improvement and cost‑saving opportunities.
• Comply with site health and safety, hygiene, and food safety requirements.
• Manage contractors and ensure compliance with site contractor‑control procedures.
• Help maintain a safe, clean, and organised engineering environment.

Skills and Experience

Essential

• A recognised electrical, mechanical, or multi‑skilled engineering qualification, such as an apprenticeship, NVQ, City & Guilds, HNC or HND.
• Practical electrical and mechanical maintenance experience in manufacturing, food production, warehousing, or industrial environment.
• Strong fault‑finding, diagnostic and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience of planned preventative maintenance and reactive breakdown support.
• Ability to work independently, organise priorities and respond effectively to operational requirements.
• Ability to follow health and safety, hygiene, and food safety procedures.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to work effectively with colleagues, contractors, and suppliers.

Desirable

• Experience in fresh produce, food manufacturing, or FMCG.
• Experience of conveyors, grading equipment, wrapping equipment, automated handling systems, or refrigeration‑associated plant.
• PLC fault‑finding experience.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification.
• Welding or fabrication skills.
• Familiarity with BRCGS, HACCP or similar food safety standards.

What We Offer

• Salary of £45,000 to £55,000 per annum
• Private Health insurance
• Company pension scheme.
• 28 days paid annual holiday, including bank holidays.
• Training and development opportunities.
• The opportunity to contribute directly to engineering improvements and the future growth of the business.
• A supportive, practical, and collaborative working environment.

The full job description can also be found here: https://cottagefarms.co.uk/careers/.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the vacancy may close once a suitable candidate has been appointed.

Cottage Farms is committed to fair and inclusive recruitment. If you require reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know when applying.