Multi skilled Maintenance Engineer in Erith

Maintenance Engineer Salary: Up to £48,000 Hours: Days, 7:00am - 3:30pm (flexible) The Opportunity We are recruiting for a hands-on Maintenance Engineer to join a growing business within the food industry. This is an excellent opportunity to join a small, close-knit operation where you will play a key role in maintaining production equipment, minimising downtime and supporting the continued growth of the business. With the current engineer preparing for retirement, the successful candidate will benefit from a structured handover and the opportunity to shadow an experienced engineer, ensuring a smooth transition into the role. As the business continues to expand towards a multi-site operation, there will also be opportunities for further development and career progression. The Role Working within a production environment of approximately 20 employees, you will be responsible for maintaining and repairing a range of production machinery, alongside some general building maintenance. Key Responsibilities Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance on production machinery. Diagnose faults and carry out mechanical and electrical repairs to minimise production downtime. Maintain and repair chains, belts, bearings, pumps and valves. Troubleshoot hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Fault-find and repair sensors, relays, drives and associated control equipment. Maintain and troubleshoot single-phase and three-phase electric motors. Assist with general building maintenance, including fire alarm systems. Support the safe and efficient running of production equipment. Work closely with production colleagues to resolve equipment issues and improve reliability. Complete a comprehensive handover with the retiring engineer to gain knowledge of the site, machinery and maintenance requirements. The Ideal Candidate We are looking for a practical, proactive Maintenance Engineer with experience working in a food manufacturing or food production environment. Essential experience: Previous maintenance engineering experience within the food industry. A good understanding of mechanical maintenance, including chains, belts, bearings, pumps and valves. Experience with hydraulics and pneumatics. Electrical fault-finding experience involving sensors, relays, drives and single- and three-phase motors. A hands-on approach to fault-finding, problem-solving and preventative maintenance. The ability to work independently and manage maintenance priorities within a small team. Qualifications: Formal engineering qualifications are not essential. Practical experience, technical ability and a strong understanding of maintenance engineering are the priority. Training & Development Direct support and training from the existing engineer ahead of their retirement. A structured handover to develop an understanding of the site's equipment and processes. The opportunity to broaden your engineering skills as the business grows. Potential for future progression as the company develops into a multi-site operation. What's on Offer? Salary of up to £48,000. Additional overtime Day-shift working, 7:00am-3:30pm, with flexibility A stable role within a growing business. The opportunity to take ownership of maintenance within a small operation. Long-term career development and progression opportunities. Why Join? This is an opportunity for an experienced, hands-on engineer to make a real impact in a growing food business. With a retiring engineer providing a knowledge transfer, a varied mechanical and electrical workload, and potential for future progression, the role offers both stability and the chance to develop alongside the company. Interested? Apply today to find out more about this Maintenance Engineer opportunity