Maintenance Engineer – Electrical Bias (Multi-Skilled)

Pearson Whiffin Recruitment Ltd; Rochester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking manufacturing business in Rochester is in search of a skilled Maintenance Engineer with an electrical bias to join their team. You will be tasked with planned and reactive maintenance of heavy industrial machinery, ensuring safety and performance standards are maintained. This full-time position offers a salary of £43,050 with significant overtime potential, generous leave, pension scheme, and ongoing development opportunities. If you are a proactive engineer who thrives in teamwork, apply with your CV to seize this excellent chance for career progression.

Benefits

Enhanced overtime rates

Generous pension scheme

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Life assurance

Ongoing training and career development opportunities

Free onsite parking

Cycle-to-work scheme

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualified Maintenance Engineer with an electrical bias.
• Strong mechanical maintenance capability.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on heavy industrial plant.
• Support preventative maintenance schedules to maximize uptime.
• Diagnose and repair electrical faults, assisting with mechanical maintenance.

Skills

Electrical bias

Mechanical maintenance

Team collaboration

Education

Level 3 qualification in Engineering

Job description

Maintenance Engineer – Electrical Bias (Multi‑Skilled)

Salary : £43,050 + overtime (OTE significantly higher)

Shift Pattern : Double Days – 44 hours per week

Job Type : Full‑time, Permanent

PLEASE NOTE : WE ARE UNABLE TO OFFER SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE

Pearson Whiffin Recruitment is working with a forward‑thinking manufacturing business seeking a skilled Maintenance Engineer with a strong electrical bias. This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable, well‑invested site offering strong earning potential, career development and a supportive working environment.

This role would suit a Level 3 qualified, multi‑skilled engineer with experience in a heavy industrial or manufacturing environment, who takes pride in maintaining high standards of safety, reliability and performance.

The Role

Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on heavy industrial plant, machinery and site facilities

Support preventative maintenance schedules to maximise uptime, performance and product quality

Diagnose and repair electrical faults while supporting mechanical maintenance where required

Work safely and collaboratively with production and engineering teams

Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the site

Play a key role in ensuring the site operates safely, efficiently and reliably

Shift Pattern – Double Days

Week 1 : Monday – Thursday 6 : 00am–4 : 30pm, Friday 6 : 00am–4 : 00pm

Week 2 : Monday – Thursday 12 : 00pm–10 : 00pm, Friday off

This is a 44‑hour contract with regular overtime available, paid at time and a half or double time. Many engineers choose to work additional shifts, significantly increasing their annual earnings.

About You

Level 3 qualified Maintenance Engineer with an electrical bias

Strong mechanical maintenance capability

Previous experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment

Strong commitment to safety, reliability and quality

A proactive, hands‑on engineer who works well as part of a team

What's On Offer

Basic salary of £43,050 with realistic overtime‑enhanced earnings

Enhanced overtime rates

Generous pension scheme

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Life assurance

Ongoing training and career development opportunities

Free onsite parking, cycle‑to‑work scheme and employee discounts

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing and well‑established business where your skills will be valued, and your career progression genuinely supported.

Apply online with an up‑to‑date CV