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The Role Maintenance Engineer Fresh People are currently recruiting for a Maintenance Engineer on behalf of a leading fresh produce business based in Dartford, Kent. This is a full-time, on-site position working Monday to Friday, 1pm 10pm, as part of the Engineering team responsible for maintaining, servicing, and supporting machinery and equipment across a state-of-the-art facility. The role involves both reactive and proactive maintenance, supporting site operations by minimising downtime and ensuring safety and compliance at all times. The Person We are looking for a multi-skilled engineer with experience in FMCG or chilled environments, preferably with both electrical and mechanical competencies. Candidates must be apprenticeship trained (ONC/HNC), able to work independently with minimal supervision, and have a proactive, hands-on approach to engineering tasks. Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills are essential, as well as a solid understanding of health and safety standards. Experience with CMMS systems and packing machinery is highly desirable. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Carry out reactive and planned maintenance across all site machinery and equipment Minimise downtime by responding promptly to breakdowns and implementing effective fixes Complete daily checks and PPM tasks using CMMS software Support the installation and commissioning of new equipment Maintain tools and equipment in safe working condition Collaborate with the Operations Team and support the training of other staff Ensure adherence to food safety and health & safety procedures Contribute to continuous improvement efforts across engineering and operations Assist with relocation or repositioning of machinery and liaise with external engineers Identify and escalate any safety concerns or remedial actions beyond authority level Maintain high standards of documentation and reporting Requirements Multi-skilled engineer with electrical and mechanical experience Previous experience in a chilled FMCG environment Apprenticeship trained ONC/HNC qualified Experience working with packing machinery and fault diagnostics Familiarity with CMMS systems and Microsoft Office Understanding of refrigeration systems (desirable) Strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills Willingness to work flexible hours as needed If you are an experienced engineer ready to join a growing fresh produce operation with brand new equipment and a supportive team, contact us today to find out more. TPBN1_UKTJ