Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Location: Kent
Salary: £45,000
Shift Pattern: Days
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

The Opportunity

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join a busy and growing fresh produce operation in Kent.

This is a hands-on maintenance position suited to a mechanically biased engineer who enjoys working in a fast-paced production environment and wants to play an important role in keeping site machinery and equipment running efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive mechanical maintenance across the site.

• Diagnose and repair mechanical faults on production and packing equipment.

• Respond quickly and effectively to machinery breakdowns.

• Complete preventative maintenance to reduce equipment downtime.

• Support the smooth running of production and packing operations.

• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability and performance.

• Work safely and maintain high standards of housekeeping.

• Record maintenance activities and report any ongoing issues to the wider engineering team.

About You

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Previous experience as a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer within a manufacturing, production, FMCG or similar environment.

• Strong mechanical fault-finding and maintenance skills.

• Experience working with production, processing or packing machinery.

• A proactive approach to preventative maintenance and continuous improvement.

• The ability to work independently and respond effectively to breakdowns.

• Good communication skills and a strong commitment to health and safety.

What's on Offer?

• £45,000 salary

• Days-based working

• Permanent position

• Opportunity to join an established and growing fresh produce business.

• Hands-on role within a busy production and packing environment.

If you're a mechanically biased Maintenance Engineer looking for a days-based opportunity within the fresh produce sector, we'd like to hear from you.