Contract Maintenance Engineer - FMCG / Packaging Ashford, Kent Area 35- 37 per hour at 42.5 hours per week (Outside IR35) Monday to Friday Rotating Shifts We're currently recruiting for a Contract Maintenance Engineer to join a well-established and fast-paced FMCG / packaging manufacturer based in the Kent area. This is a great opportunity for an experienced engineer looking for a well-paid contract role with strong long-term potential. About the Role: This is a hands-on maintenance role where you will play a key part in supporting production within a high-speed packaging environment. You'll be expected to hit the ground running, carrying out both planned and reactive maintenance to keep the site operating efficiently. The role is ideal for someone who can think on their feet and resolve issues quickly, helping minimise downtime and maintain production output. Maintenance engineers are critical in ensuring machinery runs efficiently and responding to breakdowns promptly to...

Machine Operative - Temp to Perm Opportunity Location: Ashford Hours: Monday to Friday 8.00am 5.30pm We are currently recruiting for a Machine Operative to join a busy manufacturing company based outside of Ashford. This is an excellent temporary-to-permanent opportunity and would suit candidates ranging from trainees looking to develop their skills through to experienced workshop machinists. Working as part of the production team, you will be responsible for machining and preparing materials ready for the manufacturing and welding processes. This is a hands-on role requiring a good level of physical fitness, attention to detail, and a strong commitment to health and safety. Key Responsibilities: Operate workshop machinery to machine and prepare materials to a high standard Work from engineering drawings and production instructions Ensure products are manufactured accurately and meet quality requirements Communicate effectively with supervisors and colleagues to...

Job title: Machinist/Machine Operator Location : Ashford Salary: 30,500 Hours : Monday to Friday, 8.00am - 5.30pm Benefits: 20 days annual leave + bank holidays Holiday purchase scheme Staff discount on products Life insurance Private medical Company pension Key responsibilities would be: Machine and prepare material ready for the welding process. Ensure products are machined to a high-quality standard. Work from drawings and technical instructions. Report low materials and consumables to ensure sufficient level of supplies. Use of industrial machinery and tools such as saws, drills and punches. Report any near misses, accidents and Health and Safety issues. Support in other departments of the business as required. Experience and skills required: Experience in a fabrication, manufacturing, engineering or workshop environment Previous experience as a Machinist or a role with heavy use of industrial tools Experience measuring and preparing...

Job title: MIG Welder Location : Ashford Salary: up to 16.10 per hour Hours : Monday to Friday, 8.00am - 5.30pm Benefits: 20 days annual leave + bank holidays Holiday purchase scheme Staff discount on products Life insurance Private medical Company pension Key responsibilities would be: Carry out MIG welding in a production and bench environment Read and interpret engineering drawings Ensure all work meets company and customer standards Maintain a clean and organised work area Work across different areas of the business as required Experience and skills required: At least 2 years of experience of MIG production welding The ability to read and understand engineering drawings Ability to work independently and as part of a team Next steps: If this sounds like the ideal position for you and you have the experience outlined above, then please apply and you will be contacted by a member of our team if your CV matches our requirements. If you...

Job title: CNC Programmer Location : Ashford Salary: up to 16.10 per hour Hours : Monday to Friday, 8.00am - 5.30pm Benefits: 20 days annual leave + bank holidays Holiday purchase scheme Staff discount on products Life insurance Private medical Company pension Key responsibilities would be: Program and set up CNC milling machines. Load and unload materials safely and efficiently. Check CNC programs and machine settings to ensure accuracy. Monitor production output and carry out regular in-process inspections. Conduct quality checks on finished components to ensure standards are met. Perform routine machine maintenance, cleaning and housekeeping duties. Experience and skills required: Experience programming CNC milling machines, ideally with Fanuc controls. Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications. Good computer literacy. Strong attention to detail. Commitment to producing high-quality work. Physically fit and...

Job Title: CAD Technician Location: Ashford, Kent - The successful candidate will need to live within a daily commutable distance of the office. Salary: Competitive Job Type: Full time, Permanent Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30-17:00 At Boon Edam, we design, manufacture, and maintain high-quality entrance systems-from revolving doors and security doors to innovative speed gates. We support our customers at every stage of the process, from specifying the right product to installation, maintenance, and ongoing support. Are you passionate about producing accurate technical designs, improving drawing standards, and helping the business deliver projects right first time? If so, our CAD Technician role may be for you! What Do We Expect From You? At Boon Edam Limited, we are committed to delivering high quality entrance solutions and outstanding service to our customers. As a CAD Technician, you will play a key role in producing accurate, high-quality...

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...

Astute's Power team is partnering with a leading energy company to recruit a Mechanical Strategy Team Leader to be based at its CCGT site in Kent or in North London. The Mechanical Strategy Team Leader role comes with a salary of up to 85,000 + medical + bonus. If you are an experienced Mechanical Team Leader, who has worked on medium and long-team strategy, ideally with PSSR knowledge then submit your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties of the Mechanical Strategy Team Leader role Reporting to the Maintenance Team Leader you will: Develop and implement governance, risk, and compliance strategies to ensure the safe and responsible operation of mechanical plant assets in line with relevant management systems, standards, and legislation. Lead the development and delivery of mechanical engineering business plans, ensuring alignment with wider operational objectives while managing operational and capital expenditure budgets. Manage mechanical projects and planned...

Astute's Power team is partnering with a leading energy company to recruit a Lead EC&I Strategy Engineer to be based at its CCGT site in Kent or in North London. The Lead Electrical, Controls and Instrumentation Engineer role comes with a salary of up to 75,000 + medical + bonus. If you're a degree qualified Electrical or Controls and Instrumentation Engineer, with experience managing high-value and high-risk projects, ideally with a project management qualification, then submit your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties of the Lead EC&I Strategy Engineer role Reporting to the Maintenance Team Leader you will: Develop and implement governance, risk, and compliance strategies to ensure the safe and reliable operation of EC&I plant systems. Support the development and delivery of engineering business plans, managing operational and capital expenditure within your area of responsibility. Lead projects and planned outages from concept through to...

Astute's Power team is partnering with a leading energy company to recruit a Mechanical Engineering Industrial Placement (12 months) to be based at its CCGT site in Kent or in North London. The Undergraduate Mechanical Engineer role comes with a salary of 26,000 + benefits. If you are currently completing your Mechanical Engineering degree, and looking for an industrial placement at a leading company, with future opportunities then submit your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties of Mechanical Engineering Industrial Placement role Reporting to the Maintenance Strategy Team you will: Support the planning and coordination of major outages and maintenance events, ensuring activities are delivered safely, on time, and within budget. Assist in the delivery of small-scale engineering projects and plant modifications from concept through to implementation. Contribute to the development of medium- and long-term asset strategies to improve plant reliability,...

Mechanical Fitter Location: Maidstone Salary: Up to £45,(Apply online only) depending on experience Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm Company Van and Fuel card provided A fantastic opportunity has opened for a Level 3 qualified Mechanical Fitter with a background in heavy engineering to work alongside experienced technicians installing, maintaining, and repairing pumps, valves, and actuators. Your New Opportunity Join a highly skilled engineering team working for an organisation who are a global leader in high-quality valves and hydrants for water, wastewater, gas, and fire protection, which supports the UK water sector. Carry out mechanical maintenance, repair, and overhaul tasks. Diagnose, investigate,and repair faults across mechanical systems. Travel to different sites across the south of the UK but be home every day. The Ideal Candidate You will bring experience, precision, and a strong maintenance mindset. We are looking for...

Astute's Power Team is exclusively partnering with a world class steam/air blowing company to recruit a Graduate Design Engineer for its Southeast area. The strategically important Graduate Design Engineer role comes with a salary of up to 28,000 per annum, car allowance and offers the opportunity to work all over the world. If you're a Graduate in Mechanical, Petrochemical Engineering or similar, and are looking to work for an organisation that, puts integrity and people at the forefront of everything it does, then submit your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties of the Graduate Design Engineer role Reporting to the Technical Manager you will: Preparing proposals for our services to clients. Engineering design including flow calculations, piping design and stress analysis. Preparing method statements and risk assessments. Planning and specifying equipment requirements for projects. Arranging shipping and transportation of SABSCO equipment. Supervising our...

Job Title: Mechanical Supervisor Project: Neu Connect HVDC Project Location: Wallend Substation, Isle of Grain, Kent. Start Date: 22/06/2026 Duration: 16 months+ Hours: 50 Hours Per Week Pay Type: LTD / Umbrella (Outside IR35) LTD / Umbrella Rates (Outside IR35) 39.00 per hour - First 37 Hours 41.34 per hour - After 37 Hours & First 4 Hours Saturday 45.06 per hour - After 4 Hours Saturday / Sunday / Bank Holidays PAYE Rates 28.85 per hour - First 37 Hours 30.58 per hour - After 37 Hours & First 4 Hours Saturday 33.34 per hour - After 4 Hours Saturday / Sunday / Bank Holidays Search Recruitment are currently seeking an experienced Mechanical Supervisor to join our client on the prestigious Neu Connect HVDC project. Working directly under the Site Manager, you will take responsibility for leading site teams, coordinating work fronts, monitoring progress, and ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently, and to programme. Essential Requirements: National Grid...

We are currently recruiting an Enhanced Technician / Senior Operator / Assistant Shift Team Leader /SAP to join the operations department of a large Energy from Waste plant in Kent. The Enhanced Technician will need an adaptable approach and will be responsible for supervising the shift teams ensuring the safe and efficient operation of the plant. The Enhanced Technician will be required, on occasions, to step up to the full Shift Manager role to cover for periods of sickness and holidays. If you have the relevant experience (please see below) and are looking for a rewarding role in the Power sector, then please apply. Responsibilities and duties of the Enhanced Technician role Reporting to the Operations Manager you will be responsible for: The day-to-day support of the Shift Team, including supervision of Shift Technicians who will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of turbines, boilers, pumps and water treatment plant. Acting as the site Senior...

Control & Instrumentation Technician Opportunity Are you an experienced Control & Instrumentation Technician with compex 01-04 ready to advance your career? Our client is seeking a talented professional to maintain, enhance, and troubleshoot control and instrumentation systems in a supportive, innovative environment. Role Overview As a Control & Instrumentation Technician , you will install, maintain, and troubleshoot state-of-the-art control and instrumentation systems while ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards. Key Responsibilities System Maintenance & Upgrades : Perform troubleshooting, repairs, and enhancements on control and instrumentation systems. Preventative Measures : Conduct functional tests, equipment inspections, and preventive maintenance. Collaboration : Work closely with engineering, operations, and maintenance teams to resolve issues efficiently. System Integration : Support installation, commissioning, and modifications....

Role: Maintenance Engineer Location: Canterbury Shifts: 4 week rotation Days and nights Salary: £54,000, Healthcare scheme, Training etc The Company ATA Recruitment are proud to be working with a leading UK manufacturer in the FMCG industry, the manufacturing process covers the full production cycle, from converting raw materials into to the creation of finished products. Customers include some UK pharmaceutical businesses and a wide range of solutions for major customers across the food industry. Operating at a large scale, the facility is capable of producing over 4 million units a day processing approximately 30 tonnes of material daily while maintaining high standards of quality, efficiency, and sustainability. They are looking for a Maintenance Engineer to join their team onsite, with a culture you don t want to miss out, With a team from various backgrounds the team has seen a major increase in quality and are looking to add The Role As a Maintenance...

Astute's Power Team is partnered with a market-leading Energy company, to recruit an Electrical Engineer for their Combine Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) Power Station in Rochester, Kent. The vital Electrical Maintenance Engineer role comes with with a basic salary of up to 83,000 + a performance related bonus + other excellent benefits. If you're an experienced Electrical Engineer and are looking to work for a leading organisation who invests in training and professional development of their employees, then upload your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties of the Electrical Engineer role As Electrical Enigneer you will: Provide technical support for electrical systems on site Plan, execute, and oversee Electrical Engineering projects. Deliver technical expertise to shape maintenance strategies, offering engineering support for the site Coordinate and support maintenance work as needed to ensure continuous plant operation. Work towards achieving demanding targets in...

Astute's Power Team is partnered with a market-leading Energy company, to recruit for a Balance of Plant (BoP) Mechanical Engineer for their Combine Cycle Gast Turbine (CCGT) Power Station in Rochester, Kent. The vital BoP Mechanical Engineer role comes with a basic salary of up to 83,000 + a performance related bonus + other excellent benefits. If you're an experienced Mechanical Engineer and are looking to work for a leading organisation who invests in training and professional development of their employees, then upload your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Lead BoP Engineer, you will be responsible for: Assisting with delivering effective outage strategies and management of projects Optimising the planned maintenance strategy to meet stakeholders needs to maximise plant reliability and minimise downtime Provide technical expertise and guidance to other departments in relation to Balance of Plant (BoP) with a focus on maximising...

82654 - Mechanical & Electrical Plant Fitter This mechanical & electrical plant fitter will report to the field staff supervisor and will work within network operations based in our Rochester office, with travel to sites across Kent, Surrey and Sussex. You will be a permanent employee in our UK Power Networks team. You will attract a salary of 43,874 per annum and a bonus of 3%. If you are successful, you will need to undertake a medical and DBS reference check Close Date: .24th June 2026 We also provide the following additional benefits 25 Days Annual Leave plus bank holidays. Reservist Leave - Additional 18 days full pay and 22 unpaid Personal Pension Plan - Personal contribution rates of 4% or 5% (UK Power Networks will make a corresponding contribution of 8% or 10%) Tenancy Loan Deposit Scheme, Season Ticket Loan Tax efficient benefits: Cycle to Work, Home & Tech, and Green Car Leasing Schemes Occupational Health support Switched On -...

Position: Warehouse Operative Location: Edenbridge, TN8 Proactive are currently recruiting for a Warehouse Operative to join their team in Edenbridge. This is an exciting opportunity to join a busy and fast-paced warehouse environment supporting the picking, packing, and dispatch of customer orders. Responsibilities: Picking products accurately from stock locations using pick lists Packing orders securely and efficiently to meet customer requirements Preparing and labelling goods for dispatch Checking products for quality and accuracy before shipment Loading and unloading deliveries when required Maintaining accurate stock levels and reporting discrepancies Keeping the warehouse clean, organised, and safe at all times Following health and safety procedures and company policies Assisting with general warehouse duties as required Skills: Previous warehouse, picking, packing, or dispatch experience is desirable Good attention to detail and accuracy Ability to...