Maintenance Engineer

Company: The Sterling Choice
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Location: Maidstone
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.

Responsibilities

  • 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

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Posted: April 23rd, 2026