Multi Skilled Engineer; Field Based

Multi‑Skilled Engineer (Field Based) – Thurrock & Surrounding Sites

Salary: £52,500 + annual bonus (typically 10% of base salary)

Hours: Monday–Friday 37.5 hours a week (typically 8:00–16:00, with flexibility for occasional call‑outs)

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Base

Location:

Thurrock (covering predominantly Dagenham, Sittingbourne, as well as supporting the Midlands to cover team holidays).

CHEP is recognised as one of the Top 17 Global Employers, offering exceptional development opportunities, strong values, and a culture where people genuinely enjoy coming to work.

• Annual bonus (typically 10% of base salary)
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (option to buy/sell days)
• Enhanced pension (you 5%, CHEP 7.5%)
• Share scheme (matched 1:1 after 1 year)
• Life assurance, employee assistance & wellbeing apps

We’re looking for a Field‑Based Multi‑Skilled Engineer with an electrical bias to support several CHEP service centres across the Thurrock region. You’ll be responsible for maintaining, fault‑finding, and improving automated equipment across multiple sites, ensuring high levels of safety, reliability, and operational performance.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, autonomy, and the chance to make a real impact across multiple operations.

• Deliver proactive and reactive maintenance across multiple CHEP facilities
• Diagnose faults and conduct detailed root cause analysis
• Drive continuous improvement across equipment and maintenance processes
• Support site reliability initiatives: identify failure modes, analyse trends, and implement corrective actions
• Assist with project work, upgrades, and change initiatives
• Use CMMS to log, track, and manage maintenance activities
• Supervise contractors and issue work permits
• Ensure all work is completed safely and in line with regulations and CHEP standards

• Strong electrical bias with relevant electrical qualifications
• Level 3 Engineering Apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 in Electrical/Mechanical Maintenance
• Multi‑skilled capability across electrical and mechanical disciplines
• Experience in fast‑paced, safety‑critical or automated environments
• Ability to read engineering drawings and use workshop tools
• Experience with automation, PLCs, robotics, or similar technologies (highly desirable)
• A proactive, safety‑focused mindset and the ability to work independently across multiple sites
• Full UK driving licence

CHEP is the global leader in pallet, crate, and container pooling, supporting the world’s biggest brands with over 300 million assets across 55+ countries. We’re committed to sustainability, diversity, and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive.

Apply today to join our field‑based engineering team supporting Thurrock, Dagenham, Sittingbourne, and beyond.