Maintenance Engineer

Hunter Selection; Rochester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days holiday

Bank holidays

Company pension

Training and progression

Job summary

Hunter Selection seeks a Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer for a UK FMCG manufacturer in the Worthing area. You will perform PPM and reactive maintenance on production lines, diagnose electrical faults across single- and three-phase systems, and support improvements across machinery.

The role requires hands-on engineering capability, reading technical drawings, and a proactive approach to safety and quality. Competitive salary and progression opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Time-served or formally qualified in engineering – experience favoured.
• 17th/18th Edition and FMCG/industrial setting familiarity.
• Electrical bias with mechanical capability; welding desirable.

Responsibilities

• Working as part of team.
• Complete PPM and reactive maintenance on manufacturing/industrial/FMCG machinery.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical faults across single- and three‑phase systems.
• Electrical fault-finding with quick response and rectification.
• Work on 3‑phase and single‑phase power and on motors, pumps, and packaging equipment.
• Source and replace spare parts as needed.
• Support continuous improvement on existing and new machinery.
• Ensure work complies with safety and quality standards.

Skills

Electrical bias

Reading drawings

PLC fault finding

Teamwork

Problem‑solving

Education

Time-served or formally qualified in engineering

Tools

CAD systems

Pneumatics

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer

£42,000-£44,000

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:

• £42,000-£44,000/
• Double Days - 9 day fortnight
• 23 days + BH, free parking, employer pension, training opportunities and progression!INDENM