Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

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Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias)

* Location:

Medway

* Salary: £57,750 per annum + Competitive Benefits

* Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

* Shifts:

Rotating day/mid-shifts (07:00–19:00 / 12:00–00:00) 4 on 4 off

Our client is one of the UK’s leading food produce and processing businesses, operating state-of-the-art packing, storage, and automated production facilities. Due to continued growth, they are seeking a motivated, electrically biased Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join their established engineering team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a modern, highly automated environment where you can actively impact site reliability, drive continuous improvement, and progress your engineering career.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Multi-Skilled Engineer, you will ensure maximum uptime and operational efficiency across a fast-paced production and packaging facility.

* Maintenance:
Execute planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and rapid reactive breakdown support.

* Fault Finding:
Diagnose and resolve complex electrical and mechanical faults, utilizing PLC diagnostics.

* Continuous Improvement:
Support reliability projects, root-cause analysis, and equipment upgrades/installations.

* Asset Management:
Log activities accurately via a CMMS and assist with critical spare parts inventory.

* Safety First:
Ensure all engineering works strictly comply with company procedures and health & safety legislation.

The Equipment You’ll Support

You will gain excellent exposure to a diverse range of automated production and packing systems, including:

* Grading and sorting technology

* Flow wrappers and high-speed packaging machinery

* Robotic case packers, strappers, and palletisers

* Conveyor systems and industrial pumps

What We Are Looking For

To be successful, you must be a team player with strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to engineering challenges.

Essential Criteria :

* Proven experience as a Multi-Skilled or Maintenance Engineer in manufacturing, FMCG, food processing, or automation.

* A strong electrical engineering bias combined with solid mechanical competency.

* A recognized engineering qualification (e.g., NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, ONC/HNC, 18th Edition, or a completed Electrical Apprenticeship).

* Hands-on PLC fault-finding and diagnostic experience.

* Proficiency using Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).

Desirable Criteria:

* Background in food manufacturing, fresh produce, or high-speed packaging environments.

* Experience or training in Continuous Improvement (CI) methodologies.

Shift Pattern

This role operates on a rotating shift basis, primarily covering:

* 07:00 – 19:00

* 12:00 – 00:00 (

Note:

Occasional 09:00 – 21:00 shifts may be required during quieter operational periods).

What’s on Offer?

Alongside a highly competitive salary of £57,750 per annum and fortnightly pay, our client provides an exceptional benefits package, including:

* Relocation Support:
Company accommodation is available if required.

* Health & Wellbeing:
Private GP service, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), and eyecare vouchers.

* Career Growth:
Extensive online learning platform, study sponsorship opportunities, and long-service holiday rewards.

* Perks:
Employee discount platform, free onsite parking, company pension, and free English language training if desired.

If you are an ambitious engineer looking for a secure, rewarding role in a thriving business, please submit your updated CV today for immediate consideration