Maintenance Engineer

Confidential · Kent

Maintenance Engineer at Confidential, based in Kent, paying £30.15 per hour. This is a contract role.

Salary
£30.15 per hour
Location
Kent
Contract
Contract
Posted
3 weeks ago
Closes
29 Aug 2026
Sector
Maintenance Engineer

15% below the typical rate for maintenance engineer

Reference 225427721

About the role

Maintenance Engineer 6Month minimum contract £30.15 per hour 4 on 4 off (O/T Available) Kent gap technical are representing a market-leading business seeking an experienced Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer to provide interim maintenance support at their Kent site. Performance Objectives • Reactive breakdown support to minimise disruption • Execution of planned and preventative maintenance activities • Electrical & Mechanical fault diagnosis using drawings, diagnostics, and equipment history • Identification and rectification of recurring equipment faults, including implementation of permanent corrective actions • Support for continuous improvement initiatives related to equipment reliability and uptime • Collaboration with production and engineering teams to ensure safe and efficient plant operation • Assistance with machinery modifications, upgrades, and repair works as required • All services delivered in compliance with site health, safety, and food hygiene standards Profile • Time-served engineer or demonstrable equivalent industry experience • Multi Skilled Capabilities with proven capability in FMCG manufacturing environments • Experience working with: • 3-phase electrical systems • Motors, drives, inverters, and safety circuits • I/O PLC fault-finding (Siemens / Allen Bradley or similar) • Automated food production and packaging equipment • Able to work with minimal direction, managing workload and priorities independently • Strong communication skills when liaising with site stakeholders Apply To be considered, please submit your CV via the Apply Now option on the website. For further information on this engagement or to discuss other contract opportunities, please get in touch. This contract opportunity is advertised by gap technical, operating as an employment business. Selection is based solely on suitability to provide the services described. Closing Date: 18/08/2026

Reference: 225427721 · Posted 3 weeks ago · Closes 29 Aug 2026 · Listed via Confidential

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