Lead Electrical / Multiskilled Engineer

Construction, Property and Engineering; Rochester; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in Rochester is seeking a Lead Electrical / Multiskilled Engineer to join their team. The role focuses on fault-finding and repair in an industrial setting, offering excellent opportunities for professional growth and earnings potential. The ideal candidate will have substantial industrial experience, electrical qualifications, and a proactive attitude towards maintenance responsibilities. This role promises a rewarding benefits package including significant guaranteed pay rises and flexible holiday options.

Benefits

Industry-Leading Pension

Premium Overtime

Guaranteed Pay Rises

Flexible Holiday

Full Support with PPE

Financial Security

Exclusive staff discounts

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience working on heavy industrial machinery.
• Willingness to be a supportive, flexible, and hands-on team member.

Responsibilities

• Expert diagnosis and repair of industrial equipment.
• Act as the electrical specialist for the maintenance team.
• Ensure maximum plant uptime through proactive maintenance.
• Assist with mechanical and general maintenance tasks.

Skills

Electrical Fault-Finding

Team Support

Proactive Maintenance

Multiskilled Support

Education

Level 3 in Electrical Engineering

17th or 18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations

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+

The 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.

This isn't just a job; it's a defined path to high earnings and professional growth. If you're a qualified electrician who thrives on challenge and wants to see your skills directly rewarded with pay increases and world-class training, this is your next move.

As the Lead Electrical Engineer, you'll be the go-to expert for all site electrical issues. Your primary focus will be on fast, effective fault-finding and repair across a complex industrial environment.

• 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: Applying a 'can-do' attitude and initiative to ensure maximum plant uptime.
• Multiskilled Support: Pitching in with mechanical and general maintenance tasks as needed to ensure smooth, continuous operation.

Essential Requirements

We are strictly looking for candidates with proven experience in an industrial manufacturing environment.

• Qualification: Minimum Level 3 in Electrical Engineering and the 17th or 18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations.
• Industrial Experience: Demonstrable, hands‑on experience working on heavy industrial machinery and plant equipment (e.g., in 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

We offer one of the most comprehensive and rewarding packages in the region:

• 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.

Mechanical Technician, Multiskilled Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Senior Maintenance Engineer, Maintenance Technician, Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineer - £44,000 and a very strong benefits package.

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.