Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Location: DartfordSalary: £40,000 - £50,000 (DOE)Hours: 8am - 5pm (Day Shifts)Type: Full-time Permanent

A long-established, family-run business operating over 600 hectares across multiple farm sites in the South East of England. The company cultivates around 100 different crops annually and serves a diverse customer base including major supermarket chains, wholesalers, premium restaurants, airlines, schools, and the general public.

In addition to growing its own produce, the company also sources from other UK and international growers to offer customers a comprehensive and year-round product range. The organisation is known for its innovation, sustainability practices, and commitment to quality in both production and distribution.

This is a multi-skilled engineering role with a 50/50 split between mechanical and electrical responsibilities. The role is hands-on and critical to the smooth running of processing and packaging operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on food processing and packaging machinery

• Respond rapidly and effectively to machinery breakdowns

• Diagnose and repair faults in:

  • Electrical systems (motors, control circuits, motion control, encoders, PLCs, sensors)

  • Mechanical systems (fabrication, welding, hydraulics, pneumatics, machining, thermodynamics)

  • Instrumentation and automation

• Oversee external contractors when required, including cost approval and logging

• Support production teams with machinery changeovers and setup

• Manufacture and repair component parts for in-house machinery

• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on asset and process optimisation

• Take part in decision-making for new machinery purchases and upgrades

Essential Qualifications / Experience:

• Completed engineering apprenticeship (e.g. C&G / EAL NVQ Level 3 or 4, or equivalent diploma)

• Sound understanding of both mechanical and electrical engineering principles

• Familiarity with the IET Wiring Regulations (C&G Level 3) - must be achieved within 12 months if not already held

Desirable Attributes:

• Proactive, self-sufficient, and able to work independently

• Comfortable in a fast-paced production environment

• Hands-on experience in the food, FMCG, or manufacturing sector preferred