Maintenance Engineer - Mon-Fri - Manufacturing
Posted 1 day ago by Proactive Global
£35 Per hour
Undetermined
Undetermined
Sittingbourne, Kent
Summary: The Maintenance Engineer role is a day position based in Sittingbourne, Kent, focused on maintaining production machinery within a high-speed packaging manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will be part of a supportive team, responsible for planned preventive maintenance and troubleshooting mechanical and electrical issues. This position offers excellent pay, benefits, and opportunities for career progression. The role is ideal for those with a background in FMCG and a recognized mechanical or electrical qualification.
Key Responsibilities:
- Carrying out planned preventive maintenance on production machinery
- Attending breakdowns in a fast-paced FMCG environment
- Mechanical and/or electrical fault finding and repair
- Using initiative to identify and solve engineering problems
- Ensuring work is completed safely and in line with site procedures
Key Skills:
- Recognised Mechanical or Electrical qualification (Apprenticeship, City & Guilds, NVQ, or equivalent)
- Proven experience as a Maintenance Engineer in FMCG / high-speed packaging
- Hands-on mechanical and/or electrical skills maintaining production machinery
- Ability to work independently on nights and as part of a small, close-knit team
Salary (Rate): £35/hour
City: Sittingbourne
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Maintenance Engineer - Days (Sittingbourne, Kent)
Rate: £30-£35ph + Benefits
Hours: Monday to Friday, 6am-2pm (37.5 hours per week)
Sector: High-Speed Packaging Manufacturing
Short contract
We're seeking an experienced Maintenance Engineer to join a leading international manufacturer based near Ashford, Kent. This is a fantastic opportunity to secure a permanent day role with excellent pay, great benefits, and genuine opportunities for career progression.
The successful Maintenance Engineer will join a supportive and friendly team where staff are treated well and given every chance to grow. This company is known for promoting from within and offering additional training and development to enhance your skills.
Maintenance Engineer Duties
- Carrying out planned preventive maintenance on production machinery
- Attending breakdowns in a fast-paced FMCG environment
- Mechanical and/or electrical fault finding and repair
- Using initiative to identify and solve engineering problems
- Ensuring work is completed safely and in line with site procedures
Desired Skills & Experience
- Recognised Mechanical or Electrical qualification (Apprenticeship, City & Guilds, NVQ, or equivalent)
- Proven experience as a Maintenance Engineer in FMCG / high-speed packaging
- Hands-on mechanical and/or electrical skills maintaining production machinery
- Ability to work independently on nights and as part of a small, close-knit team
Why Apply?
- Monday to Friday days - no weekends and no night
- Excellent career progression and skill development opportunities
- Supportive, friendly team culture with long-term stability
- Commutable from Isle of Sheppey, Aylesford, Ashford, Maidstone, Charing, Sittingbourne, Gillingham, Rochester, Gravesend, Snodland, Chatham, Aylesford, Sevenoaks and other parts of Kent.
How to apply for the Maintenance Engineer role.
For more information on Maintenance Engineer please apply or call Simon (phone number removed) or email (url removed)
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