Job Description

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