Mechanical engineers Work, Jobs in Ashford, Ken (with Salaries)

Mechanical Craft Engineer
DS Smith —Kemsley
- £58,000 a year
- Full-time
- Maintenance
- Employee assistance programme
- Life insurance
Manufacturing Engineering Intern 2026/27
Amphenol Martec Career Page —Whitstable
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Bachelor's degree
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
Manufacturing Engineering Intern 2026/27
Amphenol Limited Career Page —Whitstable
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Bachelor's degree
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
Trainee / Developer Pump Engineer
Pumps UK Service —Rochester
- Full-time
- Electrical experience
- Driving
- Communication skills
Balance of Plant Mechanical Engineer
SSE —Rochester
- Up to £83,000 a year
- Full-time
- Negotiation
- Employee discount
- Gym membership
20h
Field Service Engineer - Chatham Area
Costa Limited —Chatham
- From £36,450 a year
- Weekend availability
- Agile
- IT
- Employee discount
Quick apply
13d
Water Utilities Mechanical Engineer
MKE Engineering Group —Sittingbourne
- Up to £42,000 a year
- Overtime
Mechanical Project Engineer
Primech Building Services —Gillingham
- Full-time
- Bachelor's degree
- Organisational skills
- Time management
Quick apply
Mechanical Engineering Manager
BAE Systems —Rochester
- £75,000 a year
- Leadership
- Negotiation
11d
M&E Engineer
Arcus FM —Canterbury
- £35,000 - £45,000 a year
- Full-time
- Driving
- IT
- Annual leave
Quick apply
5d
Production Engineer
Swegon UK & I —Snodland
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
Lead Mechanical Engineer
Mutley Plant Service Ltd —Canterbury
- Overtime
- Welding
- Mechanical knowledge
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Quick apply
Senior Mechanical Engineer
General Dynamics Mission Systems - United Kingdom —Hastings
- £45,600 - £57,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Analysis skills
- Mentoring
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Maintenance Engineer
Marshalls PLC —Sittingbourne
- £32,760 - £46,696 a year
- Overtime
- Maintenance
- Programmable logic controllers
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Mechanical Coordinator
Costain —Chatham
- Full-time
- Engineering
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
South East Water —Snodland
- From £56,000 a year
- Full-time
- Travel
- Organisational skills
- Contracts
- Annual leave
Hardware Engineer
Megger —Dover
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Laboratory experience
7d
Multiskilled Day Craft Engineer
DS Smith —Kemsley
- £52,792.38 a year
- Full-time
- Maintenance
- Continuous improvement
7d
Multi Skilled Engineer
The Fresh Produce Centre Ltd —Tonbridge
- £37,000 - £47,500 a year
- Weekend availability
- Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
Toolroom Engineer
Amphenol Limited Career Page —Whitstable
- Full-time
- Assembly
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply

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Mechanical Craft Engineer

DS Smith -
Kemsley

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Job details

Full-time
£58,000 a year

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme
Free flu jabs
Company pension
Employee assistance programme
Life insurance
Sick pay

Qualifications

Maintenance
NVQ

Full job description

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Kemsley Paper Mill (Sittingbourne)

£58,000

About the Role

We are looking for a skilled and proactive Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join the Engineering team at our Kemsley Paper Mill. This is an exciting opportunity to work within one of the largest and most advanced paper mills in the UK, supporting the reliability and performance of high-speed manufacturing and processing equipment.

Working on a continental 4 on / 4 off shift rota, you will play a key role in ensuring plant availability, minimising downtime, and delivering safe, efficient maintenance across the site.

Key Responsibilities

Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities across site machinery and equipment
Respond quickly and effectively to mechanical breakdowns
Diagnose faults and implement long-term engineering solutions
Support continuous improvement and reliability initiatives
Work collaboratively with production and engineering teams to maximise plant performance
Ensure all work is completed safely and in line with company procedures and standards
Accurately complete maintenance documentation and shift reports
Contribute to shutdowns, overhauls, and project work where required

What We’re Looking For

Time-served Mechanical Engineer or recognised Engineering Apprenticeship
NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
Experience within a heavy manufacturing, industrial, FMCG, paper, steel, recycling, or process environment
Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
Experience working with: Bearings, pumps, conveyors, gearboxes, hydraulics, pneumatics, and rotating equipment
Ability to work independently and as part of a shift engineering team
A strong commitment to health & safety standards

What we can offer you:

Competitive salary
Qualifying Sick Pay scheme
Pension scheme & Life insurance
Share Save scheme
Income Protection
Employee Assistance Programme
Virtual GP, Occupational Health & free Flu vaccine
Cycle to Work and shopping discounts

We are DS Smith, together with International Paper, we are a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions and other fibre-based products. We believe a better, more sustainable tomorrow is possible with the right people, who challenge and support one another to enact positive change. We employ more than 65,000 colleagues in North America and Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), who are experts in innovation, manufacturing, design, sales, sustainability, supply chain, and much more. Together with our customers, we make the world safer and more productive, one sustainable packaging solution at a time. Become part of a world-leading organisation and do your best work with us!

Our people come from diverse backgrounds, bring different perspectives, ideas and experiences to generate unique solutions focused on present and future sustainability challenges. We welcome all candidates to apply, even those not meeting all criteria.”

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mechanical engineers jobs in ashford, ken

Mechanical Craft Engineer

Manufacturing Engineering Intern 2026/27

Manufacturing Engineering Intern 2026/27

Trainee / Developer Pump Engineer

Balance of Plant Mechanical Engineer

Field Service Engineer - Chatham Area

Water Utilities Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Project Engineer

Mechanical Engineering Manager

M&E Engineer

Production Engineer

Lead Mechanical Engineer

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Maintenance Engineer

Mechanical Coordinator

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Hardware Engineer

Multiskilled Day Craft Engineer

Multi Skilled Engineer

Toolroom Engineer

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