Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Electrically Biased)
Location: Kent
Shift Pattern: Rotating Shifts
The Opportunity
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Electrically Biased Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join a busy and growing manufacturing operation.
This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a successful business where engineering plays a critical role in maintaining operational performance. You will be responsible for maintaining, improving and developing a wide range of automated production and packaging equipment, helping to maximise reliability, efficiency and productivity across the site.
The role offers exposure to modern automated production systems, fault finding, preventative maintenance and continuous improvement projects within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Equipment You'll Support
The engineering team maintains and supports a diverse range of automated production and packaging equipment, including:
Automated grading and sorting equipment
Flow wrapping machinery
Robotic case packers
Strapping machines
Palletisers
Conveyor systems
Pumps and ancillary equipment
Key Responsibilities
As a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer, your responsibilities will include:
Carrying out planned, preventative and reactive maintenance across site machinery and equipment
Diagnosing and resolving electrical and mechanical faults efficiently
Supporting continuous improvement initiatives to reduce downtime and improve equipment reliability
Working closely with production teams to coordinate maintenance activities
Assisting with machinery upgrades, installations and commissioning projects
Maintaining accurate maintenance records using CMMS systems
Managing critical spare parts and sourcing replacement components
Ensuring all maintenance activities comply with company procedures and health and safety legislation
Supporting root cause analysis investigations and implementing corrective actions following equipment failures
Candidate Requirements
Essential
Previous experience as a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer or Maintenance Engineer within a manufacturing, production, food processing or similar environment
Strong electrical engineering background with mechanical maintenance capability
PLC fault-finding and diagnostic experience
Excellent fault-finding and problem-solving skills
Experience using Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
Good understanding of health and safety legislation and safe working practices
Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively across multiple departments
Qualifications
Applicants should hold a recognised engineering qualification such as:
Electrical Apprenticeship
City & Guilds
ONC/HNC
NVQ Level 3
18th Edition
Equivalent engineering qualification
Desirable
Experience within food manufacturing, fresh produce, packaging or automated production environments
Continuous improvement experience
Experience working with automated production equipment and robotics
Working Hours
This role operates on a rotating shift pattern covering:
07:00 - 19:00
12:00 - 00:00
Occasional 09:00 - 21:00 shifts may be required during quieter operational periods.
Benefits
Additional holiday entitlement for long service
Company pension scheme
Fortnightly pay
Accommodation support available where required
Private GP service
Employee Assistance Programme
Eyecare vouchers
Free onsite parking
Employee discount platform
Online learning and development platform
Study sponsorship opportunities
Free English language training
Free Will Writing service
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