Maintenance Engineer Ashford, Kent

Salary: Up to £48,000 Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours (no nights) Industry: High-speed packaging / international manufacturer

Why Apply?

Work for a global manufacturer with strong career progression

Join a friendly, supportive team where staff are valued

Access to ongoing training (PLC, Mechanical to Electrical conversion, Welding), and skill development

Opportunities to progress within the business

The Role

As a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer, you'll play a key role in keeping a fast-paced packaging environment running smoothly. You'll handle both planned and reactive maintenance, problem-solve under pressure, and ensure high standards of safety and reliability. This Maintenance Engineer role offers variety, responsibility, and excellent support.

Key Responsibilities

Carry out planned preventive maintenance (PPM)

Respond quickly to breakdowns and troubleshoot effectively

Perform electrical and/or mechanical fault finding and repairs

Work safely and in line with H&S regulations

Support continuous improvement and efficiency initiatives as a proactive Maintenance Engineer

What We're Looking For

Mechanical or Electrical qualification / apprenticeship

Solid hands-on experience maintaining machinery in a manufacturing environment

Multi-skilled background (both electrical and mechanical preferred)

Proactive problem-solving approach in a fast-paced setting - ideal for an ambitious Maintenance Engineer

Locations You Can Commute From

Ashford, Maidstone, Folkestone, Charing, Canterbury, Sittingbourne, Dover, Rochester, Chatham, Aylesford, Snodland, Strood, Sevenoaks, and surrounding areas.

Suited candidates previously hold roles such as: Maintenance Engineer, Electrical Maintenance Engineer, Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, Maintenance Technician, Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Automation Engineer, Electrical Technician, Mechanical Technician, Mechanical Fitter, Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer, Multi-skilled Maintenance Technician, Millwright

How to Apply

If this Maintenance Engineer opportunity sounds right for you, please send your CV to or call Simon on (phone number removed).

We also run a £250 referral scheme - if you know another Maintenance Engineer who could be suitable, share their details with us!

About Proactive

Proactive specialises in FMCG Manufacturing, Food & Beverage, Pharmaceuticals, Automation, Machinery OEMs, and System Integrators. Our divisions focus on Engineering, Operations, Projects, and Senior Appointments, working across the UK and internationally to match great people with the right roles.

Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy