Maintenance Engineer

Fresh People are currently recruiting for a Maintenance Engineer to join a well-established fresh produce business based in Sittingbourne, Kent.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer to join a fast-paced FMCG environment supporting production and operational reliability across site machinery, conveyors and equipment. The role will involve both planned preventative maintenance and reactive breakdown support within a busy operational setting.

The Role

You will be responsible for carrying out maintenance, repairs and inspections across production and operational equipment to ensure machinery downtime is kept to a minimum and site operations continue to run efficiently. You will support both preventative maintenance schedules and reactive engineering activities across the site.

Key Responsibilities

Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across machinery and operational equipment
Respond to machinery breakdowns and complete reactive repairs efficiently
Diagnose and fault find on mechanical and electrical equipment
Support conveyor systems, production machinery and operational equipment reliability
Complete maintenance inspections and maintain accurate engineering records
Work safely in line with health & safety procedures and safe systems of work
Liaise with contractors and support engineering compliance activities where required
Support continuous improvement activities to improve equipment performance and minimise downtime
Maintain high housekeeping and engineering standards across the site

Skills & Experience

Previous experience within a Maintenance Engineer, Multi-Skilled Engineer or Mechanical Maintenance Engineer role
Experience working within FMCG, fresh produce, food manufacturing, warehouse automation or industrial environments
Strong mechanical fault-finding and maintenance capability
Experience carrying out planned preventative maintenance and reactive breakdown repairs
Experience working on machinery, conveyors, MHE or production equipment
Understanding of health & safety procedures and engineering compliance
Good communication and problem-solving skills
Good understanding of safe systems of work within operational environments
Full UK driving licence
Ability to work effectively within a fast-paced operational environment
Multi-skilled mechanical/electrical experience would be advantageous
17th / 18th Edition qualification would be beneficial
Experience within fresh produce or food manufacturing environments
Exposure to packaging machinery or automated systems

Shift Pattern

18:0006:00 4 on 4 off

If you are an experienced Maintenance Engineer looking to join a fast-paced FMCG environment with a strong operational focus, we would be interested in hearing from you.