Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

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Location:

Rochester, Kent

💷 Salary: £57,750 per annum

⏰ Shift Pattern: 4 on / 4 off (Days & Nights)

The Role:

We are currently recruiting for a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join a well-established manufacturing site in Rochester. This is a hands-on role focused on maintaining production equipment, reducing downtime, and supporting continuous improvement across the site.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure all machinery and equipment are maintained to optimum operational standards

• React quickly to faults and breakdowns using effective fault-finding techniques

• Minimise breakdowns through planned preventative maintenance (PPM)

• Communicate clearly with production teams to plan downtime and repairs

• Maintain stock levels of critical spare parts and service components

• Carry out maintenance work safely and in line with health & safety regulations

• Assist with installation and commissioning of new machinery

• Use CMMS to log maintenance activity and diagnostics

• Continuously develop technical knowledge through training and best-practice benchmarking

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience as a Multi-Skilled Engineer in a manufacturing environment

• Electrical apprenticeship served (City & Guilds, HNC, ONC, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent – 18th Edition preferred)

• Strong electrical background with good mechanical knowledge

• Experience with PLC fault-finding & diagnostics

• Excellent problem-solving and diagnostic skills

• Strong attention to detail and proactive mindset

• Experience using CMMS systems

• Good communication skills with a minimum of B2 level English

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and reprioritise effectively

Shift Pattern:

• 4 on / 4 off rotating shifts

• 07:00–19:00 and 12:00–24:00

• During peak periods, shifts may change to 09:00–21:00

Benefits:

• 28 days holiday including bank holidays (with potential to earn more based on service)

• Pension scheme

• Fortnightly pay

• Learning & development opportunities

• Discretionary Christmas bonus

• Free onsite parking

• Free Wi-Fi

• Free fresh fruit onsite