Multi-Skilled Engineer

Recruitment Solutions (Folkestone) Ltd; Folkestone; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Multi-Skilled Engineer for a 6-month contract in Folkestone. The role encompasses maintenance, repair, and optimisation of production equipment in a fast-paced FMCG site. Ideal candidates will possess mechanical and electrical qualifications, a strong problem-solving mindset, and experience in automated environments. Immediate start available, with competitive rates offered.

Benefits

Competitive hourly/daily rate

Immediate start available

Qualifications

• Experience in an automated FMCG environment.
• Strong background in processing and packaging machinery.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining, repairing, and optimising production and plant equipment.
• Troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, PLC, and robotic issues.
• Supporting continuous improvement and SMED projects.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Electrical engineering

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Mechanical & Electrical qualifications (City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3)

17th Edition qualification

Job description

Multi-Skilled Engineer - 6 Month Contract

Mon-Fri | 40 hours per week | FMCG | Immediate Start

We're looking for a Multi-Skilled Engineer to join our team on a 6-month contract, supporting maintenance, reliability, and continuous improvement across our fast-paced FMCG site. If you're experienced in both mechanical and electrical engineering and enjoy problem-solving in a dynamic environment, we want to hear from you.

The Role

You'll be responsible for the maintenance, repair, and optimisation of production and plant equipment, ensuring machinery operates safely and efficiently. You'll also contribute to site performance improvements (OEE), support quality standards, and follow GMP and Health & Safety procedures.

Key duties include:

• Reactive, planned, preventative & predictive maintenance across the site.
• Prioritising engineering tasks based on plant and production needs.
• Troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, PLC, and robotic issues.
• Completing routine checks and ensuring equipment runs within specification.
• Supporting continuous improvement and SMED projects.
• Clear communication at shift handovers and reporting updates to supervisors.

About You

We're looking for an engineer with:

• Experience in an automated FMCG environment.
• Strong background in processing and packaging machinery.
• Mechanical & Electrical qualifications (City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3).
• 17th Edition qualification (ideal).
• A proactive, “can-do” approach and strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Contract Details

• 6-month contract
• 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday
• Competitive hourly/daily rate
• Immediate start available