Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Location: Kent

Salary: £49,000

Shift Pattern: 4 on, 4 off (06:00 - 18:00)

Overview

Our client is seeking a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to deliver effective engineering and maintenance support across a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

This role is critical in ensuring equipment reliability, minimising downtime, and maintaining operational performance against key business KPIs. You will be responsible for both reactive and planned maintenance, supporting continuous improvement initiatives, and ensuring full compliance with health, safety, and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

Respond promptly to electrical and mechanical breakdowns, diagnosing and resolving faults efficiently

Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) to ensure optimal equipment performance

Adhere strictly to all health and safety procedures, including Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) and Permit to Work systems

Promote and demonstrate a strong safety culture, supporting the wellbeing of engineering teams and contractors

Ensure full compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), hygiene, and quality standards

Conduct routine servicing of production, ancillary, and associated equipment

Apply root cause analysis to identify recurring issues and drive continuous improvement

Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation

Support production teams to minimise downtime and improve operational efficiency

Assist in spare parts selection, stock control, and maintenance planning activities

Participate in capital projects and site improvement initiatives

Support facilities management activities where required

Mentor and support the development of other team members

Operate effectively in environments including cold storage and manual handling conditions

Key Accountabilities

Maintain high health and safety standards with a focus on zero lost time incidents

Achieve 100% completion of scheduled maintenance tasks

Ensure timely response and resolution of breakdowns

Escalate critical issues promptly to minimise operational impact

Skills & Experience

Essential

* Recognised electrical apprenticeship (minimum) with strong mechanical competence

* Minimum 5 years' experience within a fast-paced manufacturing environment

* Strong fault-finding and problem-solving capability

* Good IT skills (Microsoft Excel and Word)

* Effective communication skills, both written and verbal

* Proactive, self-motivated, and adaptable approach

* Commitment to high standards, safety, and continuous improvement

Desirable

* Electrical HNC or equivalent

* Experience with PLCs and machine control systems

* Knowledge of weighing and filling equipment

* HACCP knowledge or formal training

* Experience within food manufacturing or FMCG environments

* Experience working in high-care environments

Additional Information

* Physically demanding role involving manual handling

* Regular work within chilled or cold storage environments

* Ongoing training and development opportunities available