Maintenance Engineer – Rochester

Wagstaff Recruitment; Rochester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Company pension

Training opportunities

Progression

Job summary

Wagstaff Recruitment is representing a UK known FMCG manufacturer seeking a Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer in Rochester, Kent. You will work on electrical and mechanical maintenance across PLC-controlled machinery, with a focus on PPMs, fault-finding and continuous improvement projects.

The role offers a competitive £42,000–£44,000 salary, 23 days holiday + bank holidays, company pension and strong training and progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Time-served or formally qualified in engineering (electrical/controls preferred).
• Experience in FMCG/industrial settings is highly valued.
• 17th/18th Edition wiring regulations knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Complete PPM and reactive maintenance on manufacturing equipment.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical faults on single- and three-phase systems.
• Perform electrical and mechanical tasks on motors, pumps, and packaging lines.
• Source and replace spare parts; support continuous improvement projects.
• Ensure safety and quality compliance in all work.

Skills

Electrical bias

Mechanical capability

Welding experience

PLC fault finding

Reading technical drawings

Pneumatics

CAD systems

Problem solving

Communication & teamwork

Education

Time-served or formally qualified in engineering

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!

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.

Job Tenure: Permanent

Salary: £40000 – £45000 per annum

Location: Rochester, Kent