Engineer

Description:

Job Advert: Engineer

Location: Canterbury, Kent

Hours:

2 days off a week which are usually Friday and Saturday OR Saturday and Sunday

Must have own PPE (safety boots, the rest is most supplied - hi vis, hair nets are worn by everyone)

Department: Packhouse
Reports to: Head of Maintenance / Senior Engineer

Pay Rate: Starting at £13.43 an hour + OT rate of £16.79 an hour

Maintenance Engineer Opportunity

Our client is seeking a skilled and proactive Maintenance Engineer. This role ensures the performance, hygiene, and uptime of machinery and equipment. If you thrive in a fast‑paced environment and enjoy problem‑solving, this role offers variety, responsibility, and development.

Purpose of the Role

To maintain and optimise machinery and equipment across the site to minimise downtime, support production efficiency, and ensure compliance with high-quality and hygiene standards.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain machinery and equipment to high hygienic and operational standards.
Complete all preventative and reactive maintenance tasks according to schedules.
Ensure all required documentation is completed and returned within set timeframes.
Log all jobs on the computer system with accurate details and send end‑of‑shift handover emails.
Report any defects or issues to the Head of Maintenance, Senior Engineer, or Packhouse Operations Manager.
Maintain the Maintenance Workshop to BRC and customer audit standards.
Ensure all work areas within the Packhouse are safely cordoned off during engineering tasks.
Work collaboratively as part of the engineering team, providing flexibility and cover when required.

Skills & Experience

Essential

Excellent attention to detail
Previous maintenance experience
Computer literate
Awareness of food safety requirements

Desirable

Experience working with packing machines and graders
Background in fresh‑produce or food manufacturing environments

Ready to Take the Next Step?
If you're excited about this opportunity and meet the qualifications, we want to hear from you! Don't miss out on your chance to be a vital part of our client's success.

Apply today and let's get you started on your new adventure in assembly!

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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Office Angels is an employment agency. We are an equal opportunities employer who put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Office Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

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