Manufacturing Engineer

Confidential · Maidstone, Kent

Manufacturing Engineer at Confidential, based in Maidstone, Kent, paying £40,000 - £45,000 per annum. This is a apprenticeship role.

Salary
£40,000 - £45,000 per annum
Location
Maidstone, Kent
Contract
Apprenticeship
Posted
3 weeks ago
Closes
20 Aug 2026
Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing

25% below the typical rate for engineering & manufacturing

Reference 225390120

About the role

A great opportunity has arisen for a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer to join a well-established engineering business based in Maidstone, Kent. This role would suit someone with a traditional engineering background — ideally having come up through an apprenticeship — who is looking to move into a position focused on driving manufacturing improvements across the business. What's On Offer • Salary of £40,000 – £45,000, dependent on experience • The opportunity to make a real, hands-on impact within an established engineering business • A varied, practical role for someone who wants to combine engineering knowledge with process improvement About the Role As Manufacturing Engineer, you'll get hands-on with the manufacturing process, identifying and implementing improvements that boost efficiency, quality, and productivity across the site. This is a practical, floor-based role for someone who understands manufacturing processes first-hand and wants to use that knowledge to make things better. What We're Looking For We're keen to hear from candidates with: • A traditional engineering background, ideally gained through an apprenticeship • Hands-on experience within a manufacturing environment, such as machining, fabrication, sheet metal, pressings, or tool making • A genuine interest in manufacturing improvement and process development • A practical, problem-solving approach and the confidence to work directly on the shop floor How to Apply If you're a hands-on engineer with a passion for manufacturing improvement, we'd love to hear from you. Everlinked is operating at as an equal opportunity agency. 

Reference: 225390120 · Posted 3 weeks ago · Closes 20 Aug 2026 · Listed via Confidential

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