Maintenance Engineer -OUTSIDE IR35 - £37ph Manufacturing

Reference: Kenth122_1780300457

Maintenance Engineer Kent

Contract Maintenance Engineer required in Ashford, Kent for a leading international manufacturer. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer with a strong background maintaining machinery within a manufacturing or FMCG environment.

Location: Near Ashford, Kent
Rate: £37 per hour (Outside IR35)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 42.5 hours per week
Duration: Ongoing Contract
Industry: FMCG / High-Speed Packaging Manufacturing

This Contract Maintenance Engineer position offers the chance to join a well-established business with a friendly and supportive team culture. The site is highly automated and requires an engineer who can confidently maintain production machinery, respond to breakdowns, and carry out planned maintenance activities.

Benefits

  • £37 per hour Outside IR35
  • Monday to Friday working pattern
  • Overtime available
  • Friendly and supportive engineering team
  • Modern manufacturing environment
  • Opportunity to further develop technical skills

Contract Maintenance Engineer Requirements

  • Previous experience as a Contract Maintenance Engineer within a manufacturing, FMCG, food, beverage, packaging, or production environment
  • Mechanical or Electrical qualification, apprenticeship, or equivalent engineering experience
  • Strong fault-finding and problem-solving abilities
  • Experience maintaining production and packaging machinery
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Contract Maintenance Engineer Responsibilities

  • Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities
  • Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults
  • Attend and resolve machinery breakdowns in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
  • Ensure maximum equipment uptime and reliability
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives
  • Adhere to all health and safety procedures

This Contract Maintenance Engineer role would suit a proactive engineer looking for a long-term contract opportunity with a respected manufacturer near Ashford, Kent.

Commutable from Ashford, Maidstone, Folkstone, Charing, Canterbury, Winchelsea, Kingsnorth, Sittingbourne, Dover, Rochester, Chatham, Aylesford, Snodland, Strood, Sevenoaks and other parts of London, Sussex and Kent.

How to apply for the Maintenance Engineer role.

For more information on Maintenance Engineer please apply or call Simon 07799 866285 or email [email protected]

Why work with Proactive?

Proactive Global is an industry leading, specialist engineering recruitment agency focused on the automation, manufacturing and advanced technology sectors. We offer specialist recruitment services to a niche customer base, vetting that our clients offer the best opportunities for your career. Proactive encourages and promotes equality and diversity within the workforce. We act with honesty, integrity and impartiality, ensuring your application is considered on its own merits and without bias.

When registering with Proactive you will have the opportunity to apply for some of the most interesting, specialist, opportunities in the marketplace, with the biggest companies in the sector. Follow us on Linkedin and Facebook for industry news and download our app for live notifications about newly listed vacancies. We look forward to helping you find your next role!

Proactive also offer a referral scheme for successful applicants - if you know anyone that could be suited to this position then please contact Proactive with their details and if they are placed by Proactive you will £250*. *T&Cs apply


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.

£37.00
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Ashford

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Added 01/06/2026
Reference: Kenth122_1780300457

Maintenance Engineer -OUTSIDE IR35 - £37ph Manufacturing

Ashford
Contract

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