Mechanical Engineer (Full Electrical Training Provided) in Kent, Rainham

Job Description Working on behalf of a leading FMCG manufacturer, this is an exciting new opportunity for an Electrical Mechanical Engineer to step into a Lead Reliability Engineer position, having had previous multi-year experience within a manufacturing or plant maintenance environment. Competitive salary + annual shift allowance Genuine career growth and opportunity Shift-based role with rotation every 2 weeks Day Shift: 06:00 - 14:00 Evening Shift: 14:00 - 22:00 due to the shifts and location of our client, you must be a driver and not rely on public transport. What You'll Be Doing - Electrical Mechanical Engineer In this role, you won't just maintain equipment - you'll help drive reliability across the site. You'll be the go-to mechanical engineering lead on shift, supporting both your team and production to keep everything running safely and efficiently. Taking ownership of CMMS work orders and keeping mechanical maintenance activity up to date Leading and supporting PPM and reactive maintenance on mechanical plant and production equipment Diagnosing and resolving mechanical faults to reduce downtime, with support on electrical issues where needed Planning and organising maintenance activity to improve line performance and availability Working closely with production teams to hit performance targets Supporting shutdowns, overhauls and planned mechanical maintenance activities Coordinating contractors and making sure work is done safely and correctly Supporting and developing shift engineers through coaching and training Making sure safety, GMP and food safety standards are always met Keeping tools, equipment and critical plant in top condition We're looking for someone practical, organised and confident in a manufacturing environment. Strong mechanical fault-finding ability, ideally with some electrical exposure Multi-year experience in a production or manufacturing engineering environment Hands-on plant maintenance background (not just theory) Well organised, with the ability to plan maintenance work effectively Confidence supervising engineers or contractors on shift Qualifications Required for Senior Mechanical Engineer Mechanical engineering qualification (NVQ Level 3, HNC, HND or equivalent) Multi-year hands-on experience in mechanical maintenance of production equipment Basic electrical fault-finding knowledge desirable (18th Edition or equivalent a bonus, not essential) FLT licence (nice to have, not essential) Work for a leading FMCG organisation Influence how reliability and maintenance are delivered on site Work in a fast-paced, modern manufacturing environment Be part of a team that values safety, quality and improvement Develop your skills with ongoing training and career progression If you're an experienced mechanical engineer ready to take the next step into a leadership role, we'd love to hear from you.