Temporary Multi‑Skilled Maintenance Engineer (2 Positions)
Pay Rate: Excellent
Position Details
- Location: Folkestone, Kent
- Contract: Temporary (9 Months)
- Start Date: August/September 2026
- Hours: Monday–Thursday, 8:00am–5:00pm | Friday, 8:00am–4:00pm
- Working Week: 42 hours (30‑minute lunch break)
We are currently recruiting for two experienced Multi‑Skilled Maintenance Engineers to join a well‑established manufacturing site in Folkestone on an initial 9‑month temporary contract.
This is an excellent opportunity to work within a fast‑paced manufacturing environment, supporting the maintenance, reliability and continuous improvement of production and plant equipment.
The Role
As a Multi‑Skilled Maintenance Engineer, you will play a key role in ensuring production equipment operates safely and efficiently. Working as part of a small engineering team, you will carry out planned and reactive maintenance, fault finding, equipment testing and continuous improvement activities to maximise plant performance and minimise downtime.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out planned, preventative, predictive and reactive maintenance on production and plant equipment.
- Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults efficiently.
- Complete routine inspections and testing to ensure equipment operates within specification.
- Troubleshoot PLC and robotic systems where required.
- Prioritise maintenance work in line with production requirements.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives, including automation developments and SMED projects.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation.
- Ensure all work is completed in accordance with Health & Safety, GMP, quality and environmental standards.
- Support colleagues through knowledge sharing and contribute to maintaining high engineering standards across the site.
About You
- Extensive experience working within an automated FMCG or manufacturing environment.
- Strong experience maintaining processing and packaging machinery.
- Mechanical qualification (City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3 or equivalent).
- Electrical qualification (City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3 or equivalent).
- Experience fault finding on PLCs and robotic equipment.
- Proven experience delivering reactive, planned, preventative and predictive maintenance.
- Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies and SMED.
- Understanding of COSHH regulations.
- Lean Six Sigma Yellow or Green Belt (desirable).
- 17th Edition Electrical Qualification (desirable).
What We’re Looking For
- A proactive, can‑do attitude with excellent problem‑solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with production teams and fellow engineers.
- A commitment to maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality and housekeeping.
What’s on Offer
- 9‑month temporary assignment with an established manufacturing business.
- Monday to Friday working pattern with no weekend shifts.
- Opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement projects within a modern manufacturing environment.
If you have the skills and experience to thrive in this role, we'd love to hear from you.
£13 - £20 per hour depending on experience.
Up to £12.71 per hour + Plus Holiday Accrual
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