I am currently working with a service provider operating primarily within the UK's Fresh Produce sector. They have grown rapidly to become a key player in the industry, generating over £90 million in annual revenue. With a workforce of more than 1,200 employees across three major sites in Kent totalling nearly 350,000 sq. ft.

Role Overview

They are seeking a proactive and experienced Maintenance Engineer to join our Facilities & Maintenance team. In this key role, you will be responsible for planning, executing, and monitoring maintenance and repair works across a wide range of machinery, equipment, and building systems.

Day-to-day activities will include troubleshooting electromechanical packaging machinery, supporting site hygiene and safety compliance, coordinating with contractors, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across the site.

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Company pension scheme
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunities to work across state-of-the-art facilities
• Secure, long-term career progression within a growing business

• Maintain and schedule preventative maintenance programs and statutory inspections
• Minimise downtime by responding promptly to breakdowns and faults
• Monitor equipment performance using KPIs and suggest improvements
• Conduct risk assessments, prepare method statements, and ensure all safety permits are in place
• Maintain and repair packaging machinery, building systems, fire and alarm systems, and ripening rooms
• Deliver training to key production staff on machinery operation
• Support hygiene and quality compliance across the site
• Maintain a comprehensive asset register
• Liaise with external contractors and monitor ongoing work
• Provide input on potential safety and efficiency improvements

• City & Guilds qualification (or equivalent) in a mechanical discipline
• 17th Edition Electrical qualification (18th preferred)
• Formal Health & Safety training
• Full UK driving license
• Proven background in maintenance within industrial or production environments
• Experience with machinery, plant, and building maintenance
• Strong knowledge of HSE standards, risk assessments, and safe systems of work
• Familiarity with COSHH regulations, CDM guidelines, and F-gas compliance
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Ability to use and maintain hand and power tools
• Comfortable working at height and in confined spaces
• Physically capable of lifting and manual handling tasks

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