Be the driving force behind innovation and reliability in a cutting-edge vertical farming environment.
Maintenance Engineer
Location: Sandwich, Kent
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 DOE
Hours: 4 days on, 4 days off 7 am - 6.15 pm
Benefits
* Competitive base salary
* Annual bonus based on company, team, and personal performance
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays
* Group Income Protection
* Private Health Insurance
* Enhanced maternity & paternity leave
* 5% employer pension contribution
* Mental health and coaching support
* Learning Allowance
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Anniversary Rewards
* Quarterly team socials and company events
Join a pioneering client in the vertical farming sector, where your engineering expertise will directly impact sustainable food production. You’ll be part of a collaborative team that values safety, innovation, and continuous improvement.
You’ll be trusted with
* Operating, maintaining, improving, and repairing equipment to meet production targets safely and efficiently
* Understanding the full vertical farm process and applying mechanical and electrical skills
* Conducting changeovers, repairs, and adjustments using cams, slides, bearings, belts, and pulleys
* Fault-finding and repairing pneumatic and electrical systems
* Performing risk assessments, writing permits, and collaborating with contractors
* Using Microsoft Office and interpreting engineering drawings
* Managing CMMS work orders and performing preventative maintenance
* Leading initiatives in safety, environment, production output, and root cause analysis
* Auditing engineering stores and applying 5S principles
* Creating operating procedures and training guides
* Supporting maintenance shutdowns and engineering projects
What you’ll bring:
* Time-served engineering apprenticeship or equivalent skill level
* Qualifications in English and Mathematics
* Experience in FMCG manufacturing, ideally within the food industry
* Strong mechanical, electrical, bench fitting, and machining skills
* Knowledge of food hygiene standards
* Exposure to project management tools and techniques
* Excellent communication and leadership abilities
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