Maintenance Engineer

Stirling Warrington; East Kilbride; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in Kent is seeking a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join their engineering team. The role focuses on optimizing equipment reliability and reducing breakdowns, with responsibilities that include planned maintenance and electrical installations. The ideal candidate will have a multi-skilled background with strong capabilities in both electrical and mechanical disciplines. This position offers a competitive salary and a chance to contribute to a high-performing department.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a multi-skilled engineer role within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong electrical and mechanical engineering capability.

Responsibilities

• Support the Engineering Manager in developing a high-performing engineering team.
• Carry out planned maintenance to maximise uptime.
• Respond effectively to reactive maintenance requirements.

Skills

Multi-skilled engineering

Electrical installations up to 400V

Mechanical fault diagnosis

Education

Recognised engineering apprenticeship

Job description

Maintenance Engineer
£53,000 - £54,000
Canterbury, Kent
Days & Nights, 28-Day Rotation

We are a leading manufacturer driven by a passion for quality, sustainability, and innovation. We’re looking for a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join our growing engineering team. The ideal candidate will be truly multi-skilled or have a 60/40 electrical or mechanical bias, with strong engineering fundamentals across both disciplines. This role is key to achieving long-term equipment reliability, reducing breakdowns, and supporting improvement projects that maximise machinery utilisation and efficiency. The successful engineer will be expected to work autonomously, drive root cause analysis, and contribute to a proactive, high-performing engineering department that supports future business growth.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support the Engineering Manager in developing a high-performing engineering team with a focus on zero breakdowns and optimal machine setup.
• Carry out planned maintenance to maximise uptime and minimise disruption.
• Respond effectively to reactive maintenance requirements, prioritising production continuity.
• Work on electrical installations up to 400V, process safety circuits, PLC control circuits, and VSDs in line with safety standards.
• Contribute to the creation and review of risk assessments, SOPs, OPLs, and preventative maintenance schedules.
• Conduct thorough mechanical and electrical fault diagnosis using structured root cause analysis.
• Respond immediately to breakdowns and potential safety hazards to maintain a safe working environment.

Experience and Qualifications Required

• Recognised engineering apprenticeship (electrical, mechanical or multi-skilled).
• Proven experience in a multi-skilled engineer role within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong electrical and mechanical engineering capability.

Get in touch with Adam Baldwin, regarding this or any other maintenance opportunity across Kent and the Southeast.