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Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Location: Kent

Salary: £49,000 per annum

Shift Pattern: 4 days on / 4 days off

Overview

An established and fast-paced manufacturing operation in Kent is seeking a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to support production reliability across a 24/7 shift environment.

The successful candidate will provide both reactive and planned maintenance support across electrical and mechanical systems, ensuring equipment performance is optimised and downtime is minimised. The role plays a key part in achieving site operational targets while maintaining full compliance with safety, quality and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

Maintenance & Engineering

• Respond promptly to electrical and mechanical breakdowns, applying structured fault-finding techniques to diagnose and resolve issues efficiently
• Carry out scheduled preventative maintenance activities on production and associated equipment
• Support root cause investigations and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation
• Assist in the selection and management of spare parts to ensure stock availability
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and capital projects where required
• Provide general facilities and site support as needed

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Rigorously adhere to safe systems of work, including isolation procedures and permit systems
• Promote safe working practices amongst colleagues and contractors
• Follow hygiene, quality and operational standards appropriate to a regulated manufacturing environment
• Support a culture focused on reducing incidents, near misses and operational risk
• Ensure working areas are maintained to high housekeeping standards

Production Support

• Work closely with production teams to reduce downtime and improve equipment performance
• Escalate significant technical issues in a timely and structured manner
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to colleagues where appropriate
• Participate in training to enhance both personal capability and departmental performance

Key Accountabilities

• Full completion of scheduled maintenance tasks within designated timeframes
• Timely response and resolution of breakdown incidents
• Contribution to site safety targets, including zero lost time injuries
• Accurate and compliant maintenance documentation
• Active participation in performance improvement initiatives

Candidate Requirements

Essential

• Recognised electrical apprenticeship qualification
• Strong mechanical fault-finding capability
• Minimum five years’ experience within a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Ability to diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical systems
• Sound understanding of safe working practices
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office
• Strong communication skills and team-focused mindset
• Proactive, adaptable and self-motivated approach

Desirable

• Electrical HNC or equivalent
• Experience working with PLCs and automated control systems
• Exposure to high-speed production or packaging machinery
• Knowledge of regulated manufacturing environments (e.g. food, FMCG or similar)
• Familiarity with structured quality and hygiene standards
• Experience working in temperature-controlled environments

Additional Information

This role involves manual handling activities and working in chilled production areas. It offers a stable opportunity within a structured shift environment, suitable for an experienced engineer seeking long-term progression within a growing manufacturing operation.