Maintenance Engineer

🔒 Confidential Employer

Posted 7 May 2026

LOCATION

Maidstone

TYPE

Full-time

LEVEL

Mid-Senior level

SALARY

£52,000 / year

SKILLS

Fault finding on production machinery Electrical fault finding (PLC inputs/outputs) Planned preventative maintenance Continuous improvement Multi-skilled engineering (electrical or mechanical bias) FMCG manufacturing experience Diagnosing and repairing packaging machinery Reliability projects

FULL DESCRIPTION

Maintenance Engineer

Company: [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] (via The Sterling Choice)

Location: Maidstone, Kent, UK

Salary: £48k - 52k per year

Job Type: Permanent, Full-time, On-site (4 on 4 off days & nights)

The Role

As a Maintenance Engineer, you'll be responsible for keeping fast-paced production machinery running efficiently through reactive and planned maintenance. You'll be involved in:

Fault finding and repairs on production and packaging machinery
Electrical fault finding, including checking inputs/outputs on PLC systems
Planned preventative maintenance across site equipment
Continuous improvement and reliability projects
Supporting production to minimise downtime and maximise output

What We're Looking For

Multi-skilled engineer (electrical or mechanical bias welcomed)
Comfortable fault finding electrically in a manufacturing environment
Experience checking PLC inputs/outputs and diagnosing faults
Previous experience in FMCG, food, packaging, or fast-paced manufacturing ideal
Proactive attitude with a strong team ethic

What's On Offer

Competitive salary
10% annual bonus on top of salary
4 on 4 off shift pattern (days & nights)
Excellent overall benefits package
Outstanding training and development opportunities
Real progression routes across a global business with multiple UK sites

Application Instructions

Apply now for this Maintenance Engineer job at the application link.