Our manufacturing Client on the outskirts of Dartford is seeking a Maintenance Engineer – the role is to assist in day-to-day plant operations, programming machines, validating programs and ensuring production is always supported. The successful candidate will continually improve manufacturing efficiencies by utilizing continuous improvement techniques whilst maintaining a high level of quality. Job role: Permanent, full time Salary: £40,000 pa depending on experience/skill level Location: Near Dartford, Kent Hours: 8am to 4pm, Monday to Friday – 37.5 hours per week Holiday: 25 days 8 BH The key skills and qualities of a Maintenance Engineer are: * Understanding DFM processes. * Understanding lean manufacturing techniques. * Understanding of computerised manufacturing systems (ERP, MRP). * Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines. * Able to communicate, both within the working group and the organisation. * Understanding project management and prioritize multiple projects Maintenance Engineer skills Ideally degree educated – electromechanical Able to write programs for a variety of machines Hands on maintenance and problem solving experience Computer literate Experience within manufacturing (non food)