Maintenance Engineer

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 21 March 2026
LOCATION
Ashford, Kent
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£45,000 / year
CATEGORY
Manufacturing
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SKILLS

Electrical Maintenance Mechanical Maintenance Repair Problem-solving Fabrication Customer Service

FULL DESCRIPTION

Maintenance Engineer

Ashford, Kent.

£30k-£45k (dep on exp)

Maintenance Engineer - £30k-£45k (dep on exp)

We are looking for an Electrically biased Maintenance Engineer to join a small family run business who sell, service and repair a variety of machines utilised within the Automated Food and packaging industry. The Maintenance engineer role requires both Electrical & Mechanical maintenance and repair experience within a Manufacturing/Production environment. It comes with long term security and on the job training on project specific machines which are very varied in their complexity and design.

The Maintenance Engineer will be based mostly in the workshop, with an occasional requirement to provide maintenance support services and repair on client site. The role will include breakdown repair, maintenance, service and build across a large range of different automation / industrial machinery. This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to work for a young but growing business in the Food and packaging automation industry.

Required experience:

  • Strong technical knowledge and understanding of maintenance procedures and protocols.
  • Solid Electrical & Mechanical and repair skills.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to think critically.
  • Customer service-oriented mindset with the ability to communicate effectively.
  • Ability to fabricate and repair equipment.

If you are a motivated individual with a strong background in electrical maintenance / service / repair, we encourage you to apply for this position. The company offers a competitive salary and benefits with plenty of overtime available.

Benefits:

  • Use of company vehicle when travelling to customer site
  • Company pension

Schedule

  • Monday to Friday
  • Overtime

Licence/Certification:

  • Driving Licence (required)

Sound like you, or someone you know? If so, please do not hesitate to get in contact with Adam Mayne at Vector Recruitment Ltd on [contact hidden] or [contact hidden].

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