Overview
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This full-time, permanent position is based at a large-scale manufacturing facility in Folkestone, Kent, working on a 4 on 4 off shift pattern (12-hour shifts, days and nights rotation). Salary: Competitive. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Reporting to the site's Engineering Maintenance Supervisor, this role operates in a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing environment within the health, personal care, and consumer goods sectors.
Base pay range
Contract type: Full-time, Permanent
Location: Folkestone, Kent
Shift pattern: 4 on 4 off, rotating days and nights (12-hour shifts)
Salary: Competitive
Responsibilities
* Maintain and repair all production and plant equipment, supporting site OEE targets
* Execute maintenance activities across the site in line with planned schedules and plant needs
* Conduct regular testing and inspections to ensure plant performance and compliance
* Troubleshoot issues, including PLCs and robotic systems, with root cause analysis and permanent fixes
* Work closely with Production and Packaging teams to support efficient changeovers and minimise downtime
* Uphold GMP, hygiene, health & safety, and environmental standards across all activities
* Support continuous improvement and SMED initiatives to increase efficiency and reliability
* Contribute to training and development plans for operators and peers, sharing knowledge and expertise
* Lead effective communication during shift handovers and across departments
What’s On Offer
* Competitive salary
* 4% all-employee discretionary performance bonus
* 9% company-matched pension plan
* 4x life assurance scheme
* Health cashback plan
* 23 shifts holiday allowance including Bank Holidays
* Personal development and upskilling opportunities in a supportive team
* On-site role based in Folkestone, Kent
About You
* Proven experience in a similar role within an automated FMCG manufacturing environment
* Qualified to NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering
* Ideally holds 17th Edition Electrical Qualification
* Strong experience in reactive, planned, preventative and predictive maintenance
* Capable of resolving complex technical issues independently
* Working knowledge of PLCs, robotics, continuous improvement, and SMED projects
* COSHH awareness and strong understanding of site H&S responsibilities
* Practical, solutions-driven mindset with excellent communication and teamwork skills
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Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Contract
Job function
* Management and Manufacturing
Industries
* Human Resources Services
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