Lead Electrical / Multiskilled Engineer

Randstad Technologies Recruitment; Rochester; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a proactive Lead Electrical Engineer for a high-tech plant in Rochester, Kent. The ideal candidate has experience in industrial environments and is familiar with electrical fault-finding and heavy machinery. This full-time role offers a competitive salary of £43,000 with potential earnings over £60,000, excellent pensions, and flexible holiday arrangements.

Benefits

Industry-Leading Pension

Premium Overtime Pay

Guaranteed Pay Rises

Flexible Holiday

Full Support with PPE

Death-in-Service Life Cover

Exclusive Staff Discounts

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of the 17th or 18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations.
• Hands-on experience with heavy industrial machinery.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair industrial equipment.
• Support the maintenance team with electrical duties.
• Ensure maximum plant uptime through proactive maintenance.
• Assist with general maintenance tasks as needed.

Skills

Electrical Fault-Finding

Team Support

Proactive Maintenance

Multiskilled Support

Education

Level 3 in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Job Title

Lead Electrical / Multiskilled Engineer

Location

Rochester, Kent

Hours

Monday - Friday, Double Day Shift (Excellent Work-Life Balance!)

Salary

£43,000 Basic (Rapidly rising with training/skills) + Premium Overtime
Total Earnings Potential (OTE): £60,000+

Company

Join an industry-leading manufacturing powerhouse at their high‑tech plant in Rochester. We are searching for a highly competent, proactive Lead Electrical Engineer with strong multi‑skilled experience to be a critical part of our maintenance team.

Responsibilities

• Electrical Fault‑Finding: Expert diagnosis and repair of industrial equipment, including 3‑phase motors, inverters, control circuits, compressors and various electrical systems.
• Team Support: Act as the electrical specialist for the wider maintenance team, stepping in to assist with any electrical duties across the site.
• Proactive Maintenance: Apply a ‘can‑do’ attitude and initiative to ensure maximum plant uptime.
• Multiskilled Support: Pitch in with mechanical and general maintenance tasks as needed to ensure smooth, continuous operation.

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Minimum Level 3 in Electrical Engineering and knowledge of the 17th or 18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations.
• Demonstrable, hands‑on experience working on heavy industrial machinery and plant equipment (e.g., FMCG, Heavy Plant, Production, or Automated Logistics).
• Team Player: A willingness to be a supportive, flexible, and hands‑on member of the multi‑skilled maintenance team.
• Note: Experience in Domestic, Commercial, or Facilities Maintenance will not be considered for this role.

Benefits

• Industry‑Leading Pension: Up to 11% employer contribution.
• Premium Overtime: Paid at x1.5, with Double Time (x2) for Sunday work.
• Guaranteed Pay Rises: A structured training scheme and skills matrix ensure your basic pay increases significantly as you develop new expertise.
• Flexible Holiday: 33 days holiday allowance.
• Full Support: All PPE and specialist workwear provided.
• Financial Security: Free Death‑in‑Service Life Cover and a Cash Benefit Healthcare Scheme.
• Further Perks: Exclusive staff discount schemes.

Commutable from: Gravesend, Gillingham, Maidstone, Shorne, Cliffe Woods, Isle of Grain, Hoo, Northfleet, Rochester, Snodland, Aylesford, West Kingsdown, Sevenoaks, Sittingbourne, Faversham, Tonbridge, Paddock Wood.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.