Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Reed; Sevenoaks; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Kent seeks a multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Biased) to join their team. Responsibilities include conducting maintenance across production functions and assisting with equipment installations. The ideal candidate will have electrical and mechanical experience, familiarity with safe work systems, and a relevant engineering qualification. Competitive salary and a range of benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Outstanding pension package

Bupa Private Health

25 days holiday plus bonuses

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Preferably a 60/40 electrical bias.
• Practical electrical and mechanical experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with safe work environments like Permit to Work; IOSH certification is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct planned, preventative, and reactive maintenance across all business functions.
• Support continuous improvement activities to optimise processing performance.
• Assist with new equipment installations including industrial wiring tasks.

Skills

Electrical skills

Mechanical skills

Troubleshooting

Continuous improvement

Computer literacy

Education

Engineering qualification (apprenticeship with HNC or ONC)

Tools

Industrial wiring tools

Maintenance equipment

Job description

Overview

Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Biased)

Location: Kent

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 40 hours per week, Core hours 6am-2pm, 2pm-10pm

Salary: Competitive

Join a growing company with a longstanding family business heritage, manufacturing hop products and supplying to the world's finest breweries. We are seeking a multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer to enhance our skilled team, supporting diverse production processes and building services.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the production team to undertake planned, preventative, and reactive maintenance across all business functions.
• Utilise your engineering skills to develop solutions and support continuous improvement activities to optimise processing performance.
• Assist the Engineering Manager and projects team with new equipment installations, including industrial wiring tasks.
• Engage in both electrical and mechanical troubleshooting to rapidly diagnose and resolve control and instrumentation faults.
• Collaborate with suppliers and third-party resources for maintenance tasks.

Qualifications

• Preferably a 60/40 electrical bias.
• Engineering qualification such as an apprenticeship with HNC, ONC, or equivalent.
• Practical electrical and mechanical experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with safe work environments and systems such as Permit to Work; IOSH certification is preferable.
• Experience with pumps, motors and inverters, steam systems, pipework, compressed air systems, and more.
• Knowledge of food-grade areas and HACCP systems.
• Computer literacy in Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and outstanding pension package.
• Bupa Private Health and Bupa Wellness Cash Plan.
• MyBenefits flexible benefits scheme.
• 25 days holiday plus bonuses.
• Free on-site parking.

To apply for this Maintenance Engineer position, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in joining our team.