Maintenance Engineer

Hunter Selection Limited; Rochester; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days holiday

Employer pension

Training opportunities

Progression

Free parking

Job summary

Hunter Selection Limited seeks a Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer for a fast-moving consumer goods site in Worthing area. You will perform maintenance on manufacturing equipment, diagnose electrical faults, and support improvements across machinery.

The role requires hands-on engineering, 17th/18th Edition, and a proactive approach. You’ll work as part of a team with safety and quality at the forefront, benefitting from training and progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Time-served or formally qualified in engineering.
• 17th/18th Edition and FMCG/industrial experience.
• Electrical bias with mechanical capability; welding desirable.
• Able to read mechanical and electrical drawings.
• Familiarity with pneumatics and PLCs is a plus.
• Strong troubleshooting and proactive attitude.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and reactive maintenance on FMCG machinery.
• Diagnose and fix electrical faults on single- and three-phase systems.
• Fault-find PLCs and rectify issues quickly.
• Read technical drawings and interpret mechanical and electrical schematics.
• Source and replace spare parts as needed.
• Support continuous improvement projects on new machinery.
• Ensure safety and quality standards are met.

Skills

Electrical bias

Mechanical capability

Welding experience

PLC fault finding

Reading drawings

Teamwork

Problem solving

Communication skills

3-phase power knowledge

Education

Engineering qualification/time-served

Tools

CAD systems

Job description

23 days holiday + BH, company pension, training and progression!

A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for a

Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer

to join a UK known FMCG manufacturer in the Worthing area!

With no day ever being the same, the

Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer will be involved in the central processes of an environment undergoing large expansion! Below outlines the day to day responsibilities:

Role & Responsibilities:

• Working as part of team
• Complete PPM and reactive breakdown maintenance on manufacturing/ industrial/ FMCG machinery to maximize equipment performance
• Diagnosing and resolving electrical faults across single- and three-phase systems
• Conduct electrical fault-finding with quick response and rectification.
• Perform activities on 3-phase and single-phase power.
• Perform activities on motors, pumps, metal detectors, flow wrappers, ultrasonic cutters and packaging equipment etc.
• Source and replace spare parts as needed
• Support continuous improvement projects on existing and new machinery
• Ensure all work complies with safety and quality standards
• Other duties as required

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Time-served or formally qualified in engineering - experience favoured
• 17th/18th Edition and experience in FMCG/industrial settings
• Electrical bias with mechanical capability; welding experience desirable
• Knowledgeable of both electrical and mechanical duties, with a bias to electrical
• PLC fault finding experience is beneficial
• Hands on and enjoys getting stuck in
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings (mechanical and electrical)
• Familiarity with pneumatics and PLCs is a plus
• Knowledge of CAD systems is a plus
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive attitude
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Package and Benefits:

• Double Days - 9 day fortnight
• 23 days + BH, free parking, employer pension, training opportunities and progression!

Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.