Maintenance Engineer

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

Job summary

A known UK recruitment consultancy is seeking a Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer to join a prominent FMCG manufacturer in Rochester. The position requires expertise in electrical and mechanical systems, preferably with a 17th/18th Edition qualification. You will be responsible for maintaining production machinery and supporting improvement projects. The role offers a competitive salary of £42,000-£44,000 with benefits including 23 days holiday, training opportunities, and a pension plan.

Benefits

23 days holiday + BH

Company pension

Training opportunities

Progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in FMCG or industrial settings with relevant qualifications.
• Experience in diagnosing and resolving electrical faults.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Complete PPM and reactive breakdown maintenance on machinery.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical faults across systems.
• Support continuous improvement projects on equipment.

Skills

Electrical bias

Mechanical capability

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Teamwork skills

Education

Time-served or formally qualified in engineering

17th/18th Edition qualification

Tools

PLC systems

CAD systems

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.

Role & Responsibilities

• Working as part of team
• Complete PPM and reactive breakdown maintenance on manufacturing/industrial/FMCG machinery to maximise equipment performance
• Diagnose and resolve 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
• 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 preferred
• 17th/18th Edition qualification 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 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 per annum
• Double days – 9 day fortnight
• 23 days holiday + BH, free parking, employer pension, training opportunities and progression

Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.

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.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.