60 Engineering jobs in Kent

Engineering Manager - Leading FMCG Manufacturing Organisation

Salary: 65,000 - 72,000 DOE +E xcellent Benefits Package

Location: Dartford / M25

* Holidays: 25 days, Increases with service to 28 days.
* Additional leave of up to 10 days in the anniversary for long service milestones.
* Pension: Group personal pension, company contribution of 4%.
* Life Cover: 3 x your salary in the event of your death to your nominated beneficiary.
* Occupational maternity pay plus SMP.
* Accident Cover: Disability compensation Payment.
* BUPA cash plan: Individual Cover or Family. Employee has the option to increase the benefit.
* Employee Star Award.
* Employee Assistance Programme.
* Free lunches every day.
* Annual company BBQ.
* Annual flu vaccination.

Please note; you must have full rights to work in the UK without limitations to be considered for the Engineering Manager position.

About the role

Our client, a highly reputable and well-established FMCG organisation, is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to join their dynamic team. This is an exceptional opportunity to lead engineering excellence within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, driving both operational performance and continuous improvement initiatives.

The Role: As Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for managing a skilled engineering team to deliver exceptional standards that enable the business to supply customers on time, in full, at the right quality, and within a safe working environment. You will drive improvements across the site, deliver capex projects, and manage engineering budgets in line with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor and develop a high-performing engineering team across a 24/7 manufacturing environment
• Provide technical leadership ensuring alignment with company goals and customer requirements
• Oversee project planning, scheduling and execution, delivering on time and within budget
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement, identifying optimisation opportunities
• Manage relationships with external suppliers, contractors and cross-functional teams
• Ensure plant safety compliance with H&S legislation as Site Electrical Duty Holder
• Oversee engineering stores management, critical spares, and CPPM system optimisation
• Champion food safety and quality standards, supporting accreditation requirements
• Lead Lean manufacturing initiatives and improvement projects

Essential Requirements:

• Engineering degree or related qualification
• Minimum 10 years engineering experience with proven leadership and management track record
• Strong technical background in automation systems
• Experience delivering capex projects on time and within budget
• Financial acumen with budget management experience
• Food industry or highly regulated industry experience preferred
• Excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills
• Problem-solving expertise and incident management capabilities

Bennett & Game are delighted to represent a well-established, multi-disciplinary Top 150 consultancy based in Maidstone, with national coverage through 10 offices, who are currently seeking an ambitious Associate / Director to join their expanding Electrical team. This is a unique opportunity for an individual with a background in Electrical Engineering who is passionate about driving this team forwards.

Our client is open-minded in their search and welcomes applications from candidates who may not yet be at Director level but possess the right ambition and expertise to step into the role in the near future. This position offers the exceptional opportunity to obtain shares and progress within an established business, placing the successful candidate at the forefront of a thriving and growing office.

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious individual to make a lasting impact and legacy within an industry leading consultancy. If you are driven, commercially aware, and eager to take on a leadership role in a dynamic and growing business, we encourage you to apply.

About the Company

With a rich history spanning over 50 years, our client has grown to a team of over 190 professionals, including a dedicated Electrical & Mechanical team of 12. They work across a diverse range of projects, spanning Residential, Education, Ministry of Justice (MOJ), Commercial, and Public Sector developments.

• Competitive salary ranging between 100,000- 120,000 DOE
• Opportunity for shares within the business
• Close mentoring and progression opportunities
• 30 days annual leave plus 8 days bank holiday, holiday increases with service
• Ability to purchase and sell holiday
• Professional fees paid for
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Private healthcare
• Social office- team building exercises
• Cycle to work scheme
• Sick pay insurance
• Life insurance
• Critical illness cover
• Other company benefits to be discussed at interview stages

• Play an integral role in expanding and developing the Maidstone office (currently a team of 4).
• Contribute to the company's operational strategy, ensuring alignment with broader business objectives.
• Develop, maintain, and expand client relationships and frameworks.
• Represent the company at networking events to enhance brand visibility and business opportunities.
• Act as the technical authority on all aspects of electrical building services design, including LV power distribution, state-of-the-art lighting systems, fire and life safety systems, renewable and low-carbon technologies, and smart building controls.
• Lead and manage complex electrical engineering projects from initial concept and feasibility through to detailed design, construction, and handover, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality and sustainability.
• Report directly to Executive Directors on business development, marketing strategies, and planned activities.

• A Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status with a relevant professional institution (IET or CIBSE) is essential.
• Extensive post-qualification experience in the design and management of electrical building services projects, preferably within a UK-based consultancy environment.
• Proven track record of successfully leading major projects.
• Expert proficiency in relevant design software (e.g., Amtech/ETAP, Dialux/Relux, Revit MEP).
• Demonstrable experience in leading and developing a team of engineers.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with clients and colleagues at all levels.
• A proactive and client-focused approach with strong business acumen.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to client meetings and site visits.

Bennett & Game Recruitment are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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We are currently recruiting for a Maintenance Planner to join a market leading manufacturing company working at their Heavily Automated site in the Sevenoaks area. It is a days-based role with a salary paying up to 53,000, complemented by a high benefits package, including a company pension contribution, a discretionary bonus and life assurance scheme. As the Maintenance Planner within this company, you will need to support the Engineering Managers in implementing the engineering strategy through a data driven approach. You will also oversee system administration, conducting system audits and enhancing planned processes.

What's in it for you as a Maintenance Planner?

• A Salary of circa 53,000
• 3 x Life assurance Scheme
• Monday - Friday working hours
• 33 days holiday
• Enhanced Company Pension
• Annual KPI Driven Bonus
• Location - Borough Green/Sevenoaks
• Genuine career development and progression

Responsibility for the Maintenance Planner

• Deliver weekly reports on completed tasks and potential improvements across various departments, creating weekend task lists, tracking their completion, and provide constructive feedback.
• Create detailed work plans for weekly production outages and develop a reporting structure to assess their effectiveness.
• Manage parts expenditure and availability to support daily planning and engineering needs within a specified budget.

Useful experience for the Maintenance Planner

• Qualifications in a relevant discipline ( Degree level, HNC or NVQ Level 3 in Engineering)
• Experience in supporting the upkeep of industrial plant machinery and equipment, ensuring operational efficiency and reliability.
• Being able to perform at the highest level within a dynamic environment and embrace change

We are in search of a Maintenance Planner with a strong engineering background within a manufacturing environment.

Please apply directly for further information regarding the Maintenance Planner/ Maintenance Engineering Planner/Maintenance Planner role.

Engineering Manager (Salesforce / Vlocity)

Permanent - Tunbridge Wells

Hybrid (circa 3 days a week in the office)

FPSG seek an experienced hands on Engineering Manager, who can bring both 'Team' and 'Technical' leadership to assist the creation of a new Single Source Digital Platform. You will be central to building the new Salesforce Industries / Vlocity platform, maximising the wider Microsoft estate.

The Engineering Manager's responsibilities will include:

• Leading the engineering team from the front, setting & managing expectations.
• Championing excellence across design, coding and implementation.
• Contribute to setting, executing and delivering the engineering strategy.
• Bringing a hands on approach to code review, best practice and troubleshooting, for both team members and third-party engineers.
• Coordinating representation of your team with Product Owners, Scrum Masters, SME's and Business sponsors.
• Championing an Agile and DevOps orientated operating model, improving core DORA metrics.
• Brining industry experience and understanding to the forefront of Salesforce development in a microsoft technical estate.
• Bring inspiration and ingenuity to deliver scalable, best of breed solutions.
• Acting as a line manager and mentor to development team colleagues.

To be the successful as the engineering Manager, you will need experience of:

• A track record leading high performing engineering teams
• It is ESSENTIAL to have a demonstrable and up-to-date track record in Salesforce / Salesforce Industries / Vlocity and its wider Ecosystem, Integration services, bespoke build and applications architecture.
• Highly desireable to have exerience in .Net Services, Azure Cloud etc
• Exposure to influencing a wider SDLC and development environment, pipelines, integrations and build.
• A proven ability to lead a diverse team that design and deliver complex high volume solutions, ideally in a financial services environment
• An understanding of current and emerging technologies and their potential to deliver business benefits
• A product-centric approach to Agile development.

Please note:

• This role requires you to be onsite 3 days a week therefore a reasonable commutable domicile is expected.
• In addition to Tunbridge Wells, office locations including, Middlesbrough, Bristol, Leeds or Bournemouth can be considered
• If Salesforce Industries / Vlocity development experience encorporating wider SDLC functions is not cleary highlighted on your CV your application cannot be progressed.

Reward

This client has an enviable reputation of offering candidates a diverse range of enterprise project opportunities, where complexity and collaboration will ensure continual personal and technical development.

In return, the successful Engineer will receive: a salary and package commensurate with experience and in the upper quartile for the market, plus Bonus options, Enhanced pension and Extensive employee benefits programme.

Key skills terminology

Salesforce Engineering Manager, Lead Salesforce Engineer, Salesforce Engineer, Principal Salesforce Engineer, Salesforce Technical Lead, Salesforce, Salesforce Industries, Vlocity, CPQ, OpniScript, DataRaptor, .Net, Azure, RDBMS, SQL, CI, CD, DevOps, Agile, SCRUM, DORA.

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Engineering Manager Kent - great opportunity in the area for a fantastic career with a leading international manufacturer that has a friendly and supportive set up. This will be working in a high speed production site with automated machinery.

As Engineering Manager you will be working for an passionate company that have been doing very well even over the last few years and have expand in their engineering focus.

Engineering Manager Desired Skills and Experience

Engineering qualification or Apprenticeship, FMCG manufacturing experience is required.

Company Description

The company are a global business that have created excellent products in a market with high demand. The staff and environment is friendly and loyal and they are looking to hire in a Engineering Manager to continue in the success however add in new structure and new ideas to help improve processes.

Duties

To manage and carry out the requirements of the planned preventive maintenance programme.

• Ownership of the engineering department
• Overall budget control
• Drive scheduled maintenance across facilities and maintenance
• Put new processes in place
• Drive continuous improvement
• Monitor KPI's
• Manage stakeholders
• Cost saving strategies
• Capex project work

For more information please apply or call Simon (phone number removed) or email (url removed)

Commutable from Maidstone, Sittingbourne, Ashford, Folkestone, Gillingham, Faversham, Aylesford, Dover, Isle of Sheppey, Sheerness, Sevenoaks, Gravesend, Tonbridge, Royal Tunbridge Wells and other parts of Kent and East Sussex.

Proactive (about us)

Specialising in FMCG Manufacturing, with an additional growing presence across pharmaceutical, injection moulding and household care. Proactive's FMCG division is broken into four niche and specialist teams; Engineering, Operations (Technical, Production) and Senior Appointments.

Operating from a network of offices globally, Proactive supply permanent and contract workforce to clients nationwide. Utilising a long track record of successful partnerships, we understand the challenges that you currently face, working alongside you to find the right role.

Application Process

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I will endeavour to contact all applicants however if you do not hear from me within two weeks then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful.

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.

CNC Turner / Programmer (Precision Engineering)

38,000 - 41,600 + Overtime + Enhanced Pension + Enhanced Holiday + Pay and Role Development + Training + On-Site Parking

Dartford

Are you a CNC Turner/Programmer looking to join a company with excellent capabilities and an extensive client base that offers overtime and progression opportunities?

This company supplies to local, European, and global customers within the Aerospace, Telecoms, and Power Generation industries. With its core disciplines of high-speed 3 / 5-axis machining using a range of materials, its extensive capabilities have resulted in constant growth.

This role will require the successful candidate to operate a range of CNC turning machines and complete programming in Alphacam, Edgecam, Mapps, or SolidWorks. Producing a range of components to AS9100 quality standards, the right candidate will be able to interpret and understand Engineering Drawings.

If you are a CNC Turner / Programmer looking to join a company with overtime and progression opportunities, apply today.

The Role:

• Create, load, examine, and modify CNC programmes
• Use a wide variety of measuring equipment to ensure accuracy and aid in performing in-process inspections
• Interpret and understand Engineering Drawings with a good understanding of geometric dimensions and tolerances, aiding in the carrying out of machining of precision components

The Person:

• Experience in CNC Turning and Programming
• Experience with MAPPS / CAPS is advantageous but not essential

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

Job Reference: BBBH21663

Keywords: CNC, Turner, Programmer, Crayford, Kent, Machining, 3Axis, 5Axis, Edgecam, Alphacam, Mapps, SolidWorks

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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Job Title: Product Systems Engineer
Location: Kent, UK
Salary: Competitive + Benefits
About Us:
Join a world-class leader in manufacturing, renowned for innovation and resilience. We offer a stable and rewarding career path with opportunities to work on high-impact projects.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide technical oversight and conduct systems engineering and analysis for cutting-edge products.
* Collaborate closely with project managers to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
* Assess risks, maintain technical documentation, and engage with clients on-site.
* Support business development by offering recommendations to client challenges.
* Oversee the entire product lifecycle, from concept to completion.
Key Requirements:
* Proven expertise as a Product Systems Engineer, with demonstrable evidence of your work.
* Security Clearance (SC) - ideally already held, or eligibility to obtain it.
* Background in electronics design or a related field.
* Experience with systems tools and programming languages, including C# and scientific languages such as Octave.
* Strong mathematical abilities, essential for systems analysis and engineering.
* Familiarity with embedded systems and programming, ideally in C++.
* Knowledge of Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA).
* Up-to-date knowledge of EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) standards.
Why Join Us?
* Competitive salary & benefits
* Opportunity to work on high-impact projects
* Be part of an innovative and stable organisation
How to Apply:
If this role aligns with your skills and experience, apply now via the link below. Adecco operates as an Employment Agency and is an equal opportunities employer. Your CV will be treated in strict confidence, and we will always consult with you before submitting it to any potential employer.
Keywords: Security Clearance, SC Cleared, Systems Engineering, Electronics, Embedded Systems, C++, C#, Octave, EMC Standards, FMEA, Failure Modes and Effects Analysis, Risk Assessment, R&D, Manufacturing, Product Lifecycle, Technical Documentation, Systems Analysis

Job Title: Product Systems Engineer
Location: Kent, UK
Salary: Competitive + Benefits
About Us:
Join a world-class leader in manufacturing, renowned for innovation and resilience. We offer a stable and rewarding career path with opportunities to work on high-impact projects.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide technical oversight and conduct systems engineering and analysis for cutting-edge products.
* Collaborate closely with project managers to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
* Assess risks, maintain technical documentation, and engage with clients on-site.
* Support business development by offering recommendations to client challenges.
* Oversee the entire product lifecycle, from concept to completion.
Key Requirements:
* Proven expertise as a Product Systems Engineer, with demonstrable evidence of your work.
* Security Clearance (SC) - ideally already held, or eligibility to obtain it.
* Background in electronics design or a related field.
* Experience with systems tools and programming languages, including C# and scientific languages such as Octave.
* Strong mathematical abilities, essential for systems analysis and engineering.
* Familiarity with embedded systems and programming, ideally in C++.
* Knowledge of Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA).
* Up-to-date knowledge of EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) standards.
Why Join Us?
* Competitive salary & benefits
* Opportunity to work on high-impact projects
* Be part of an innovative and stable organisation
How to Apply:
If this role aligns with your skills and experience, apply now via the link below. Adecco operates as an Employment Agency and is an equal opportunities employer. Your CV will be treated in strict confidence, and we will always consult with you before submitting it to any potential employer.
Keywords: Security Clearance, SC Cleared, Systems Engineering, Electronics, Embedded Systems, C++, C#, Octave, EMC Standards, FMEA, Failure Modes and Effects Analysis, Risk Assessment, R&D, Manufacturing, Product Lifecycle, Technical Documentation, Systems Analysis

Civil Design Engineering Team Leader – Central London
(Associate / Associate Director / Director level)
£75,000 – £00,000 + Bonus + Hybrid Working + Benefits

Are you ready to step into a senior leadership role and shape the future of a high-performing civil design team?

We're working with a respected multi-disciplinary consultancy based in Central London , currently seeking a Civil Engineering Team Leader to drive the delivery of infrastructure projects and lead a growing team of engineers and technicians.

As the Civil Design Lead , you will:

• Manage and mentor a team of engineers and technicians.

• Lead the design and delivery of civil infrastructure projects across residential, commercial, industrial, and regeneration sectors.

• Oversee S278 highways schemes , S38 works , and drainage designs .

• Engage in business development and build lasting client relationships.

• Maintain technical oversight while driving strategic growth and project delivery.

This is a well-established, employee-owned consultancy known for delivering complex infrastructure projects across the UK. They have an excellent reputation in:

• Transport planning

• Civil engineering design

• Drainage and flood risk

• Multidisciplinary project delivery

The company fosters a collaborative and supportive culture , with a focus on professional development and client-focused outcomes.

You're a civil engineering professional with:

• Proven experience in private sector consultancy .

• Strong technical knowledge of highways design (S278/S38) and drainage .

• Demonstrated team leadership and project management experience.

• A track record in business development and building client trust.

• Chartered or working toward chartership (MICE or similar).

• 5k – £1 k basic salary (depending on experience)

• Hybrid working (2+ days in the office)

• Employee-owned structure with tax-free bonus benefits

• Performance-related bonuses

• Private medical insurance

• Company pension with matched contributions up to 6%

• Professional development support (1x subscription covered)

• Salary sacrifice schemes (cycle-to-work, season ticket loan, etc.)

• Regular team socials and networking events

Interested?
This is a fantastic opportunity to take your civil engineering career to the next level in a company that values leadership, innovation, and collaboration.

Apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation.