Maintenance Engineer

Compenij; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

An independent B-Corp business in Sittingbourne is seeking an Electrically Biased Multi-Skilled Engineer. This crucial role focuses on Planned Preventative Maintenance, breakdown resolution, and team collaboration. Ideal candidates will have a background in multi-skilled engineering and experience in manufacturing environments. The position offers competitive pay, including benefits like paid breaks and staff discounts in a supportive workplace.

Benefits

Paid breaks

Additional leave for special life events

Staff profit share scheme

Wellbeing programme

30% staff discount

Access to exclusive retail discounts and food perks

Team meals and events

Strong commitment to sustainability

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing environments, preferably in food or pharmaceutical industries.
• Familiarity with a variety of equipment including metal detection and steam generation.
• Understanding of Safe Systems of Work and commitment to professional development.

Responsibilities

• Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) on equipment.
• Diagnose and resolve breakdowns quickly and effectively.
• Contribute to projects for production and services.

Skills

Electrically biased multi-skilled engineering background

Practical electrical and mechanical skills

Ability to diagnose and resolve breakdowns

Education

Engineering Apprenticeship with NVQ

National Certificate in Engineering

City & Guilds qualifications

Tools

Food production machinery

Packaging and sealing/labelling systems

Refrigeration systems

Job description

Electrically Biased Multi-Skilled Engineer

Location: Sittingbourne, ME10

Salary: Up to £41,500 (including paid breaks) + weekend overtime at time and a half + call-out standby (average 1 in 8)

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 - 16:00

Overview

Our client is seeking an Electrically Biased Multi-Skilled Engineer to join their Engineering Team in Sittingbourne. This role is essential in supporting the delivery of Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM), ensuring equipment reliability, and driving continuous improvement. With a busy production environment and a variety of equipment in constant use, you will play a key role in resolving breakdowns quickly and effectively, minimising disruption to production.

Responsibilities

• Work safely and compliantly, following the company's safety principles and values.
• Carry out physical and visual checks on equipment, undertaking a programme of Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM).
• Contribute to projects for production, services, and infrastructure, from concept through to successful delivery and within budget.
• Diagnose and resolve breakdowns using Root Cause Analysis, carrying out effective repairs to prevent repeat failures across production, manufacturing, site services, and utilities plant.
• Collaborate with Operations teams to improve equipment efficiency, building strong working relationships across Engineering, Production, and Project teams.
• Liaise with third-party contractors to ensure works meet required standards and comply with Health & Safety policies.
• Demonstrate flexibility in working arrangements, including participation in a call-out rota, and adapt to the requirements of a 24-hour operation.

Qualifications

• Electrically biased multi-skilled engineering background.
• Engineering Apprenticeship with NVQ, National Certificate, and City & Guilds qualifications.
• Strong practical electrical and mechanical skills with experience in manufacturing environments (food or pharmaceutical industry experience desirable).
• Familiarity with a wide range of equipment including food production machinery, packaging, sealing/labelling systems, scales, metal detection, refrigeration systems, steam generation, and site services.
• A good understanding of Safe Systems of Work and a commitment to ongoing professional development.

If you don't meet every requirement but believe you have the potential to succeed, we'd still love to hear from you.

Benefits

• Paid breaks
• Additional leave for special life events (e.g. birthdays, moving house, becoming a grandparent, or your child starting school)
• Staff profit share scheme
• Wellbeing programme
• 30% staff discount
• Access to exclusive retail discounts and free food perks
• Team meals, events, and away days
• Opportunity to be part of a B-Corp certified business that values sustainability, people, and community
• And many more

About Our Client

Our client is an independent, family-owned B-Corp business with a strong commitment to sustainability, people, and community. They are passionate about quality, care deeply about their teams, and strive to do the right thing—even when it's not the easiest thing. Their vision is to create a workplace where everyone feels welcome, valued, and able to thrive. Whatever your background or experience, if you're looking to grow your career in a supportive and forward-thinking environment, this could be the opportunity for you.