Maintenance Engineer - Days (Sittingbourne, Kent) Salary: 44000- 48000 + Benefits Hours: Monday to Friday, 6am-2pm (37.5 hours per week) Sector: High-Speed Packaging Manufacturing We're seeking an experienced Maintenance Engineer to join a leading international manufacturer based near Ashford, Kent. This is a fantastic opportunity to secure a permanent day role with excellent pay, great benefits, and genuine opportunities for career progression. The successful Maintenance Engineer will join a supportive and friendly team where staff are treated well and given every chance to grow. This company is known for promoting from within and offering additional training and development to enhance your skills. Maintenance Engineer Duties Carrying out planned preventive maintenance on production machinery Attending breakdowns in a fast-paced FMCG environment Mechanical and/or electrical fault finding and repair Using initiative to identify and solve...

Maintenance Engineer - Days (Sittingbourne, Kent) Rate: 30- 35ph + Benefits Hours: Monday to Friday, 6am-2pm (37.5 hours per week) Sector: High-Speed Packaging Manufacturing Short contract We're seeking an experienced Maintenance Engineer to join a leading international manufacturer based near Ashford, Kent. This is a fantastic opportunity to secure a permanent day role with excellent pay, great benefits, and genuine opportunities for career progression. The successful Maintenance Engineer will join a supportive and friendly team where staff are treated well and given every chance to grow. This company is known for promoting from within and offering additional training and development to enhance your skills. Maintenance Engineer Duties Carrying out planned preventive maintenance on production machinery Attending breakdowns in a fast-paced FMCG environment Mechanical and/or electrical fault finding and repair Using initiative to identify and solve...

Title: Project Engineer / Manager Location: Dartford, Kent (Office based) Shift: Monday - Friday Salary: 45,000 - 50,000 per annum The Company: We are representing a leading provider of bespoke food manufacturing machinery, supplying tailored solutions to manufacturing companies across the UK. We are looking for an experienced and motivated Project Manager with a hands-on engineering background to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a business that offers long-term growth and stability from day one, providing great exposure for those looking to build a career in the high-tech food machinery sector. Responsibilities: Project Delivery: Operate and manage bespoke machinery installations in line with site rules and client contractual requirements. Technical Management: Perform and oversee planned and unplanned maintenance, installations, and fault diagnosis on complex food manufacturing equipment. Safety & Standards: Ensure all...

Plant Assistant Supervisor Based at Northfleet Permanent - 38,471.51 + additional overtime Job Description A key position within the factory responsible for the raw material planning, manufacturing operations and distribution of the finished product. As well as operating a state-of-the-art factory, you will also be responsible for the daily planning of all raw material deliveries and the daily planning of the delivery fleet. Daily direct contact with customer base, you will deliver a market leading service for both product delivery and equipment servicing. Key Responsibilities You will be trained to operate both state-of-the-art systems and a state-of-the-art plant, becoming a skilled plant operator and team leader. You will be responsible for production planning, ordering raw materials and producing finished product to meet a demanding and busy order book. You will be required to lead your production team and supervise both the delivery team and service team, delivering...

Assembly Operative - Immediate Start We are currently recruiting for a Temporary Assembly Operative for an immediate start. This is a great opportunity to join a busy production team in a hands-on assembly role. Key Responsibilities: Building machines and carrying out sub-assembly work Assisting with the construction and mechanical build of products Completing basic wiring and cabling tasks Assembling bearings and mechanical components Ensuring mechanisms operate correctly Building and preparing finished units ready for despatch Requirements: Previous assembly experience is essential Some exposure to basic electrical and wiring assembly is desirable but not essential Good practical skills and attention to detail Ability to work independently and as part of a team Working Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm with an early finish on a Friday This is a temporary position with an immediate start available for the right candidate. If you are available immediately and...

We're really excited to be recruiting for this successful, interesting and expanding manufacturing business in their search for a Customer Service Coordinator to work as part of a team of 5. Please find all the details below: Job Title: Customer Service Coordinator Location: Whitstable, Kent Salary: 25,000 - 27,000 Hours: Monday to Thursday 8am to 4:30pm and Friday 8am to 1:30pm Hybrid: Hybrid working is available and there is a "Work from Office/Work from Home" rota that operates within the department to ensure that there is always someone is available at the site. Duration: 12 month FTC Benefits: 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, increasing with length of service Cycle to work scheme Employee discount on Dell PCs Employee Assistance Programme - 24-hour telephone line, counselling, financial support tools and much more! Life assurance scheme Income protection scheme Matched pension contribution up to 6% Earn extra mile vouchers of up to 50...

Injection Moulding Technician Location: Faversham, Kent Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday We are recruiting for an experienced Injection Moulding Technician to join a busy and well-established manufacturing site based near Faversham. This is a full-time, permanent opportunity offering weekly pay and long-term stability within a fast-paced production environment. The Role: Carrying out all aspects of tool changing within the Injection Moulding department Setting and controlling processes to achieve required quality standards Completing hourly QC checks on machines in operation Working closely with Production Team Leaders, Process Engineer and QC to maintain standards Reducing downtime and scrap, ensuring machines are restarted efficiently after tool changes Updating the production monitoring system for tool changes, breakdowns and colour changes Following setting sheets, SOPs and packing instructions accurately Ensuring all work is completed safely and in...

Basic Salary - 33,790 for 40 hours plus additional overtime - this will clear 40,000+ per annum working on Mon- Friday - Monthly paid Excellent company benefits package Our Client are pioneers within the UK construction materials industry, operating across a network of nine manufacturing plants, and are used by the major construction companies in the UK on housing, industrial, educational and infrastructure projects. You will be working out of the Northfleet Factory driving Tankers, all training given and PPE included You will be delivering company product to building sites. Required: Class 1 LGV licence, current Driver Qualification Card, current Digital Tachograph Card. Preferred: Powder tanker experience preferable although not essential. WILL WELCOME NEW DRIVERS WITH MINIMUM EXPERIENCE ALSO CHAMPION GETTING WOMEN INTO CONSTRUCTION Diversity, Equality and Inclusion Our client champions diversity, equality and inclusion in their business and value how a diverse...

Apprentice Maintenance Engineer Salary: £18,897 + Benefits (Increasing annually) Site Location: Marshalls plc, Castle Road, Sittingbourne ME10 3NB College Location: IPS, Northbank House, Sir Thomas Road, Rochester ME2 4DU Ever wondered who is behind the UK’s most famous landmarks? From the paving in our city centres to the roofs over our heads, Marshalls plc has been leading the way since the 1890s. We are a FTSE 250 Superbrand, but we do more than just manufacture; we create the foundations of the world around us. Our engineering experts are the powerhouses that keep our machines running smoothly, and we are now looking for our 2026 Engineering Apprentices to join our team and help shape the future of Marshalls. We don’t just recruit talent; we build it! We have spent the last three years building a proven, structured apprenticeship programme, welcoming 34 ambitious engineers into our team so far. This year, we are expanding even further, hiring 17 new apprentices across...

Job Title: Mobile SMART Repair Technicians - Nationwide Opportunities Salary: 45K per annum + highly achievable 60k OTE (Uncapped) Job Type : Full-time, Permanent Location: UK - Various locations Repaired Today Group Ltd are looking to recruit a number of Mobile SMART Repair Technicians for a variety of locations across the UK. The positions are ideally suited to someone that has experience in larger same day repairs, including fitting parts such as bumpers, wings, wingmirrors and trims. Who are we? Repaired Today are a fast-growing mobile repair service specialising in the repair of bumper scuffs, scratches and dents. Our IMI accredited technicians are all highly skilled, performing repairs for a number of large fleets and insurance companies. We have full coverage across the UK and you will be supported by our amazing team based across the UK and headquartered in Minstead (Hampshire). Our team are very passionate about what we do! They are also friendly,...

Job Title: Mobile SMART Repair Technicians - Nationwide Opportunities Salary: 45K per annum + highly achievable 60k OTE (Uncapped) Job Type : Full-time, Permanent Location: UK - Various locations Repaired Today Group Ltd are looking to recruit a number of Mobile SMART Repair Technicians for a variety of locations across the UK. The positions are ideally suited to someone that has experience in larger same day repairs, including fitting parts such as bumpers, wings, wingmirrors and trims. Who are we? Repaired Today are a fast-growing mobile repair service specialising in the repair of bumper scuffs, scratches and dents. Our IMI accredited technicians are all highly skilled, performing repairs for a number of large fleets and insurance companies. We have full coverage across the UK and you will be supported by our amazing team based across the UK and headquartered in Minstead (Hampshire). Our team are very passionate about what we do! They are also friendly,...

Senior Commodity Buyer Location: Tonbridge Salary: Competitive + Benefits Job Type: Permanent We are seeking an experienced Senior Commodity Buyer to manage strategic sourcing activities within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will drive cost savings, supplier performance, and supply continuity across key commodity categories. Key Responsibilities Lead end-to-end procurement and RFQ processes Negotiate pricing, contracts, and long-term agreements Source new suppliers and manage global supply risks Monitor supplier performance (cost, quality, delivery) Deliver cost reduction and value engineering initiatives Collaborate with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Planning Maintain ERP/MRP data and track commodity KPIs About You Proven procurement/buying experience in manufacturing or engineering Strong negotiation and supplier management skills Commercially driven with strong analytical ability ERP/MRP/SAP and advanced Excel skills CIPS...

We are very pleased to be working alongside our large, successful and highly reputable client as they seek to recruit a Quality Controller to join their packaging team at their site in Edenbridge on a full time permanent basis. My client is highly thought of within their sector and offer an excellent environment and team in which to work. This role is full time (Mon-Fri 37.5 hours per week, 7.5 hours per day) and offers an excellent opportunity to join a very established and reputable company. There is parking available on site and my client is based close to local stations. Quality Controller Full time permanent role Mon-Fri 37.5 hours per week. Hours can be worked any time between hours per day. Edenbridge There is plenty of free parking on site available for all staff - also close to local stations. Salary 25760 per year / 13.21 per hour - plus very good company benefits along with possibility of career progression within the business. 24 days holiday plus all bank...

Are you an experienced assembly operative, or a candidate with electrical or engineering qualifications ready to take your first step into the industry? Job title: Assembly Operative Location : Edenbridge Salary: up to 30,000 (dependant on experience) Hours : Monday to Thursday 7.30am - 4.00pm, Friday 7.30am - 3.15pm Benefits: 21 days annual leave, increasing with service up to 25 days + bank holidays Standard Pension Contributions Performance related bonus Annual pay reviews Key responsibilities would be: Remove, service and repair components. Carry out electrical wiring and assembly. Reading electrical drawings and wiring schematics. Carry out soldering on components. Make up cable assemblies. Cut, splice and crimp cables. Use hand and power tools. Experience and skills required: Previous experience in a production or manufacturing environment An electrical or engineering qualification A team player Next steps: If this sounds like the...

Senior Commodity Buyer Location: Tonbridge Salary: Competitive + Benefits Job Type: Permanent We are seeking an experienced Senior Commodity Buyer to manage strategic sourcing activities within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will drive cost savings, supplier performance, and supply continuity across key commodity categories. Key Responsibilities Lead end-to-end procurement and RFQ processes Negotiate pricing, contracts, and long-term agreements Source new suppliers and manage global supply risks Monitor supplier performance (cost, quality, delivery) Deliver cost reduction and value engineering initiatives Collaborate with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Planning Maintain ERP/MRP data and track commodity KPIs About You Proven procurement/buying experience in manufacturing or engineering Strong negotiation and supplier management skills Commercially driven with strong analytical ability ERP/MRP/SAP and advanced Excel skills CIPS...

Quality Controller Location: Edenbridge Contract Type: Permanent Hours - Monday - Friday 8-4.30pm with overtime available Competitive salary with excellent benefits, including company bonus, 24 days annual leave + Bank Holidays, Pension, Private Medical, Parking Are you passionate about ensuring top-notch quality in manufacturing? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where your attention to detail can shine? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our client as a Quality Controller in Edenbridge! Why Join Us? Our client is dedicated to producing high-quality products that meet both internal and external standards. You'll be part of a vibrant team that values quality and innovation and award winning products! Key Responsibilities: As a Quality Controller, you will play a vital role in maintaining excellence. Your responsibilities will include: Performing thorough quality checks on quarantined stock. Safely managing failed or quarantined...

Handyman Kent- Maintenance - working for an end user. Handyman will be Monday to Friday, can work 8 hours a day As a Handyman you will support in basic plumbing, some woodwork, painting, assisting with site maintenance and other handyman duties. You must have experience of being a handyman on maintenance i.e. hotel, hospital, college, railways, gyms, factories, etc. The company have an excellent reputation in the area and with clients and customers. A company that are very passionate about their products and operates a family feel that is friendly and approachable. Truly and excellent company and team with opportunities to progress and develop from Handyman into other roles. For more information on the Handyman role please email (url removed) or (phone number removed) Handyman role is commutable from Cranbrook, Goudhurst, Hawkhurst, Staplehurst, Tenterden, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Ashford, Maidstone other parts of Kent. Proactive Global is committed to equality in the...

Estimating & Procurement Manager Location: Aylesford Salary: 40,000- 45,000 Hours: Full-time, Mon-Fri 8am-5:30pm We are recruiting an Estimating & Procurement Manager to join a well-established retail manufacturer on a permanent basis. This is a key leadership role, managing a team of three, overseeing accurate quotations, strategic purchasing, supplier relations, and providing data-driven reporting to support production and procurement decisions. What you'll do: Lead a small team, setting objectives, monitoring performance, and identifying training needs Prepare accurate job estimates for printed packaging products, factoring materials, machine use, labour, and customer requirements Develop and maintain pricing models aligned with company strategy and market benchmarks Oversee all purchasing activities for raw materials, outsourced services, and production supplies Negotiate with suppliers to ensure cost, quality, and service targets are met Monitor supplier...

Estimating & Procurement Executive Location: Aylesford Salary: 30,000- 35,000 Hours: Full-time, Mon-Fri 8am-5:30pm We are recruiting an Estimating & Procurement Executive to join a well-established retail manufacturer on a permanent basis. This role is ideal for someone with purchasing, estimating, or technical operations experience looking to take ownership of production procurement and supplier management in a dynamic environment. What you'll do: Prepare estimates for jobs and tenders in collaboration with Customer Service and internal teams Raise Works Orders, Purchase Orders, and maintain accurate production/job records in business management systems Source materials, consumables, and services while managing supplier relationships Track raw materials, consumables, and office stock; process purchase ledger invoices Monitor supplier performance through KPIs and regular reviews Liaise across Sales, QA, Logistics, Production, Planning, and Finance Support...

Supply Planner Location: Folkestone / Hybrid Salary: Competitive + benefits Job Type: Fixed Term Contract We are recruiting for a Supply Planner to join a well-established, global manufacturing organisation on a fixed-term contract. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Supply Chain Planner/Supply Planner/Materials Planner to join a collaborative and fast-paced environment. You will be responsible for managing supply plans for allocated brands, working closely with global manufacturers, and ensuring product availability while optimising inventory levels. Key Responsibilities: Create and manage supply plans using SAP Raise and manage purchase orders and maintain MRP data Monitor inventory levels and minimise excess or obsolete stock Liaise with contract manufacturers and co-packers Support new product introductions Manage forecast changes and demand updates Prepare inventory, KPI, and operational reports Support and contribute to the S&OP process...