Maintenance Engineer

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

Job summary

A UK-based recruitment agency is seeking a skilled Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer to join a fast-growing FMCG manufacturer in Rochester. This role involves performing maintenance on various machinery, diagnosing several electrical faults, and supporting projects for continuous improvement. The successful applicant should possess a keen electrical bias, excellent problem-solving skills, and a relevant electrical qualification. The package includes a salary range of £42,000-£44,000, generous benefits, and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

23 days holiday + BH

Company pension

Training opportunities

Career progression

Qualifications

• Experience in FMCG/industrial settings.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Welding experience desirable.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Time-served or formally qualified in engineering

Electrical bias with mechanical capability

Strong problem-solving skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

17th/18th Edition Electrical 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! 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!

If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'.

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.