Maintenance Engineer

  • The Sterling Choice
  • Maidstone, Kent
  • Apr 30, 2026
Full time Engineering

Job Description

Maintenance Engineer FMCG Manufacturing

Maidstone
4 on 4 off (Days & Nights)

Are you a hands-on Maintenance Engineer looking to join a global FMCG manufacturer with excellent career prospects, industry-leading training, and a strong rewards package?

We re recruiting for a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join a high-performing engineering team at a busy production site in Maidstone. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established international business with multiple UK locations and genuine opportunities to progress your career.

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