Maintenance Engineer

Multi‑Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Electrically Biased)

Salary: £57,750 per year

Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off – rotating 12:00‑24:00 / 07:00‑19:00, adjusting to 09:00‑21:00 during peak/quiet seasons

Location:

South East England

We are a leading, well‑established food manufacturing business with a rich family heritage spanning over 75 years. As a major supplier of premium British fruit, our business thrives on a blend of traditional values and modern automation.

The purpose of this role is to facilitate the planned, preventative (PPM) and reactive maintenance of a wide range of production and packaging machinery. You will play a pivotal role in minimising downtime and driving continuous improvements across the site.

• Ensure all production machinery and facility equipment are maintained to optimum efficiency standards.
• Utilise advanced fault‑finding techniques to react quickly to mechanical and electrical breakdowns, communicating clearly with production teams.
• Execute a systematic planned maintenance programme to minimise downtime and reduce business cost impacts.
• Manage a stock of critical spare parts and handle ordering for upcoming service and repair work.
• Assist with the installation, modification, and commissioning of new site equipment.
• Maintain strict adherence to all health and safety regulations, ensuring work is carried out safely.

To be successful in this role, you will need a strong electrical foundation paired with robust mechanical skills, ideally gained within a fast‑paced manufacturing or food production environment.

• Qualifications:
  
  Served electrical apprenticeship (City & Guilds), HNC, ONC, NVQ Level 3, 18th Edition, or equivalent.
• Experience:
  
  Proven track record as a Multi‑Skilled Engineer with strong PLC fault‑finding and diagnostics experience.
• Systems:
  Familiarity with CMMS (Computerised Maintenance Management Systems).
• Skills:
  
  Exceptional diagnostic and problem‑solving skills with a proactive approach to continuous improvement.
• Communication:
  Effective communication skills; ability to engage with all levels of the business (Minimum B2 English proficiency).
• Adaptability:
  Ability to manage multiple tasks, reprioritise under pressure, and manage stakeholder expectations.

• Generous Holiday: 22.5 days holiday (including bank holidays), plus a loyalty scheme earning an extra day of holiday for every 2 years of service.
• Financial Security:
  Secure your future with an automatic enrollment pension scheme after 3 months (5% employee / 3% employer contribution) and reliable fortnightly pay.
• Health & Wellbeing:
  Access to a Private GP service, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), and eyecare vouchers.
• Growth & Development:
  Access to an extensive, multi‑language learning platform, English language training opportunities, and study sponsorship.
• Relocation Support:
  Company accommodation is available on‑site/nearby if required.
• Perks:
  Free onsite parking, exclusive corporate retail discounts, free fresh fruit on‑site, free biannual will‑writing services, and festive staff events.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

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