Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

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