Maintenance Engineer - Production

HR GO Driving; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a skilled Maintenance Engineer to ensure optimal machinery performance in food production. Responsibilities include planned maintenance, hygiene compliance, accurate record-keeping, and effective communication. The ideal candidate has engineering or maintenance experience, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to work under pressure. Overtime is available.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in engineering or maintenance, ideally within a food production environment.
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.
• Computer literacy and awareness of food safety requirements.
• Enthusiastic, self-motivated, and able to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned and reactive maintenance on all packing and grading equipment.
• Keep machinery clean and in good working order in compliance with hygiene and BRC standards.
• Record maintenance activities accurately in the system.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues and supervisors.
• Support team flexibility by covering shifts as needed.

Skills

Engineering or maintenance experience

Problem-solving skills

Teamwork skills

Attention to detail

Computer literacy

Job description

Location: Chartham, Canterbury, Kent
Hours: 5 days per week, from a 7-day shift pattern
Reports to: Maintenance Supervisor / Head of Maintenance

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Maintenance Engineer. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining machinery and equipment performance across all packhouses, to minimise downtime and ensure production runs smoothly.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform planned and reactive maintenance on all packing and grading equipment.
• Keep machinery clean and in good working order in compliance with hygiene and BRC standards.
• Record maintenance activities accurately in the system and submit documentation within required timescales.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues and supervisors, reporting issues promptly.
• Support team flexibility by covering shifts as needed.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in engineering or maintenance, ideally within a food production environment.
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.
• Computer literacy and awareness of food safety requirements.
• Enthusiastic, self-motivated, and able to work under pressure.

Salary

Salary is dependent on skill level, with overtime available at a higher rate.