Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer - Kent - £32,000 – £42,000 DOE

Agricultural Recruitment Specialists; England; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training on equipment and procedures

Support with role-specific qualific./c

31 days' annual leave including Bank H

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

A Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer is needed inKent to support a busy fresh produce packing and production facility. You will perform both planned and reactive maintenance on production machinery and site facilities, ensuring safe, reliable operation.

You will respond to breakdowns, reduce downtime and work with the production team to improve equipment performance. On-site training and future qualifications support are provided, with a Monday–Saturday pattern and 31 days leave.

Qualifications

• Minimum NVQ Level 2 (UK) or Scottish NVQ Level 2 or equivalent.
• Experience as a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer in production/manufacturing.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic ability with machinery breakdowns.
• Ability to work independently in a busy production environment.

Responsibilities

• Respond to mechanical and electrical breakdowns and perform effective repairs.
• Diagnose faults and identify root causes of issues.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and routine servicing.
• Maintain production, packing and processing equipment.
• Carry out electrical checks and ensure machinery is safe to return to production.
• Assist with installation and commissioning of new machinery.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability and efficiency.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation.
• Work with production teams to minimise downtime.
• Coordinate or supervise external contractors as required.
• Ensure maintenance activities comply with Health & Safety and food safety standards.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical maintenance

Fault finding

Diagnostic ability

Independent worker

Communication with production

Education

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent

Tools

Electrical testing equipment

Diagnostics tools

Job description

Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer - Kent - £32,000 – £42,000 DOE

Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer - Kent - £32,000 – £42,000 DOE

The Job:

An established fresh produce business is looking for an experienced Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to support the maintenance of a busy packing and production operation in Kent. This is a practical, hands on role covering both planned and reactive maintenance, with responsibility for keeping production machinery, equipment and site facilities operating safely and efficiently.

You will work closely with the production team to respond to breakdowns, reduce downtime and improve the reliability of equipment across the site.

Key Responsibilities:

• Respond to mechanical and electrical breakdowns and carry out effective repairs
• Diagnose faults and identify the root cause of machinery issues
• Complete planned preventative maintenance and routine servicing
• Maintain production, packing, sorting and associated processing equipment
• Carry out electrical checks and ensure machinery is safe to return to production
• Assist with the installation and commissioning of new machinery and equipment
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, efficiency and performance
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation
• Work closely with production colleagues to minimise disruption and downtime
• Coordinate or supervise external contractors where required
• Ensure maintenance activities comply with relevant Health & Safety and food safety standards

The Company:

The business operates a busy fresh produce packing and production facility in Kent, supplying a fast-moving market where reliable machinery and efficient production are essential. The successful engineer will become an important part of the operation, with training available on site-specific equipment, procedures and relevant qualifications.

The Candidate

• Previous experience as a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer or similar engineering position, with a good balance of mechanical and electrical maintenance skills
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic ability, with a practical approach to resolving machinery breakdowns and preventing repeat issues
• Experience working with production, processing, packing or automated machinery within fresh produce, food manufacturing, manufacturing or a similar environment
• Recognised engineering qualification or relevant technical training
• Able to work independently, prioritise effectively and remain calm when responding to breakdowns in a busy production environment
• Good communication skills and the ability to work closely with production teams and external contractors
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety and safe working practices
• Practical, reliable and proactive, with an interest in improving machinery performance and site efficiency

The Package

• Salary £32,000 – £42,000 depending on experience
• Monday–Saturday working pattern, 5 days out of 6
• Standard hours of 7:30am – 4:15pm
• Additional hours may occasionally be required depending on production demands
• 31 days' annual leave including Bank Holidays
• Training on company equipment and procedures
• Support with relevant role-specific qualifications and certifications

Candidate Requirements

All applicants must hold a minimum of an NVQ Level 2, Scottish NVQ Level 2, or an equivalent qualification relevant to the role applied for. Candidates must also have the legal right to work in the UK or hold a valid visa permitting employment.