Engineering Technician

Engineering Technician - Full-Time, Permanent

Location: Aylesford

Salary: Competitive

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent - 08:30 - 17:00 - Monday - Friday



The Opportunity



Are you a skilled Engineering Technician with experience in a manufacturing environment? We're looking for a proactive and reliable individual to join a global leader in ingredient and premix manufacturing. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established company with over 40 years of industry experience, providing engineering support across essential production and facility operations.



You'll be responsible for installing, repairing, and maintaining production equipment to ensure smooth operations and uphold food safety and hygiene standards.



What You'll Be Doing



Performing reactive, planned, and preventative maintenance on critical equipment

Supporting production teams and responding to technical issues efficiently

Prioritising work orders and communicating with stakeholders and supervisors

Maintaining accurate records through a CCMS system

Managing contractors and ensuring compliance with PTW & RAMS

Leading or participating in continuous improvement initiatives

Carrying out project installations to current UK Regulations

Ensuring excellent housekeeping and maintaining food hygiene standards



What We're Looking For



NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or similar (or time-served equivalent)

Minimum 5 years' experience in an engineering role within a manufacturing environment (ideally food production)

Experience with CMMS systems and strong Microsoft Office skills

Strong technical and problem-solving abilities

Knowledge of PLCs, variable speed drives, and fault finding (advantageous)

IOSH or Legionella qualifications (desirable)

A collaborative mindset and strong communication skills



What's in It for You



Competitive salary

Discretionary bonus scheme

Health Cash Plan and subsidised gym membership

Access to flexible pay options via Aslan

Ongoing training and professional developmentThis is a great opportunity to contribute to a high-performing, innovative organisation where your expertise will be valued and developed.



Apply today and take the next step in your engineering career!



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