Maintenance Engineer

Morepeople 01780; Rochester; On-site; GBP 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fresh produce company in the United Kingdom is seeking a proactive Multi-Skilled Engineer to join their engineering team. The role focuses on maintaining and servicing on-site machinery to ensure efficient operations, reduce downtime, and improve processes. Candidates should have relevant electrical qualifications and experience in a manufacturing environment. The position offers an annual salary of £57,750, a 4 on/4 off rotating shift pattern, and benefits including a pension scheme, holiday pay, and training opportunities.

Benefits

Annual salary of £57,750

4 on/4 off rotating shift pattern

22.5 days holiday plus additional days

Company pension scheme

Fortnightly pay

Training and development opportunities

Discretionary Christmas bonus

Free onsite parking

Free Wi-Fi

Complimentary fresh fruit

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Multi-Skilled Engineer in a manufacturing or operational setting.
• Commitment to workplace safety standards.
• Experience with PLC fault-finding and diagnostics.

Responsibilities

• Conduct planned maintenance to ensure optimal machinery performance.
• Quickly respond to machinery breakdowns with strong fault-finding skills.
• Coordinate maintenance schedules with production teams.
• Maintain spare parts stock levels and place orders as needed.

Skills

Electrical capability

Diagnostic and analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Mechanical understanding

Adaptability

Education

Relevant electrical qualifications (e.g., Electrical Apprenticeship, City & Guilds, HNC/ONC, NVQ Level 3, 18th Edition)

Tools

CMMS systems

Job description

Company Overview

I am working with a long-established business within the fresh produce sector. They've grown from a small operation into a forward-thinking organisation that still prides itself on craftsmanship, consistency and teamwork. They're committed to excellence across every part of their operation and they are now looking for the right person to support their next chapter of growth.

Role Overview

They are seeking a proactive, electrically biased Multi-Skilled Engineer to join their expanding Engineering team. In this hands-on role, you will be responsible for maintaining, servicing and supporting a wide range of on-site machinery to ensure smooth, safe and efficient daily operations. You'll play a key part in preventing downtime, resolving technical issues, and helping drive continuous improvement across the facility.

Benefits

• Annual salary of £57,750
• 4 on / 4 off rotating shift pattern (07:00-19:00 and 12:00-24:00; peak-season rotation may shift to 09:00-21:00)
• 22.5 days holiday including bank holidays, with additional days earned through length of service
• Company pension scheme
• Fortnightly pay
• Opportunities for training and development
• Discretionary Christmas bonus
• Free onsite parking
• Free Wi-Fi
• Complimentary fresh fruit

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned, preventative and routine maintenance to keep machinery running at optimum performance
• Respond quickly to breakdowns using strong fault-finding skills, communicating clearly with relevant teams
• Reduce downtime by maintaining equipment to a high standard and identifying opportunities for process improvements
• Liaise with production teams to coordinate maintenance windows for repairs or modifications
• Manage and maintain stock levels of essential spare parts, placing orders when required
• Ensure all engineering tasks follow strict health and safety procedures
• Support installation and commissioning of new machinery
• Keep technical knowledge up to date through training, research and best-practice sharing

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Multi-Skilled Engineer within a manufacturing or similar operational environment
• Relevant electrical qualifications (e.g., Electrical Apprenticeship, City & Guilds, HNC/ONC, NVQ Level 3, 18th Edition or equivalent)
• Strong electrical capability with solid mechanical understanding
• Clear commitment to workplace safety and compliance
• Excellent diagnostic, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience using CMMS systems
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and adapt priorities as needed
• PLC fault-finding and diagnostic knowledge

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