Overview
An exciting opportunity has become available for a maintenance engineer to join our team at Cottage Farms. We operate a successful and continually evolving business deep in the heart of the Kent countryside. We grade, pack and distribute produce to one of the UK's major retailers and we are seeking a qualified multi-skilled maintenance engineer to join our team and support our continued business growth.
The main duties and responsibilities include:
* Mechanical and electrical fault finding and modifications
* Assisting with ongoing development of machinery and site facilities
* Responsible for preventative and reactive maintenance with a large emphasis on fault finding and diagnostics
* Pro-active contribution to sites safety programme
* Compliance to both Health & Safety and Food Safety regulations
* Maintenance of inventory & stock control
* Maintenance budget management
* Preventative planned maintenance completion and development
* Completion of root cause analysis and engineering reports
* Compile and complete all chronic / sporadic loss investigations
The successful applicant will have:
* Recognised engineering accreditations
* 18th Edition or equivalent apprenticeship experience (engineering)
* Strong multi-engineering skills (essential - mechanical and electrical)
* Good mechanical and electrical knowledge
* Flexible in approach to meet business demands
* Ability to work in an efficient and safe way
* Ability to work under pressure / time parameters
* Effective communication & engagement skills when communicating at all levels
* Engineering knowledge in FMCG fruit packing machinery (AWETA / ULMA / Flow wrappers / BURG bin tipping lines / Automated lines).
* Previous experience in FMCG engineering environment a requirement for this position
Shift pattern - Monday - Friday 9 hrs per day
Very competitive salary available for accredited engineer
Application deadline: 03/10/2025
Application question:
* What experience/knowledge do you have of working with production packing equipment (flow wrappers / check weigh / modular belts / relays / PLC's / case packing equipment)?
Experience:
* Maintenance: 5 years (preferred)
* Electrical engineering: 5 years (preferred)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £40,000.00-£50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Flexitime
* On-site parking
* Referral programme
* Sick pay
Work Location: In person