Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Recruitment Solutions (Folkestone) Ltd; Folkestone; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-month contract

No weekend shifts

Modern manufacturing site

Job summary

Recruitment Solutions (Folkestone) Ltd in Folkestone, Kent, is recruiting for two Experienced Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineers for a 9-month temporary contract. You will join a fast-paced manufacturing site to maintain production equipment and contribute to reliability and continuous improvement.

The role involves planned and reactive maintenance, fault finding on mechanical, electrical, PLC and robotics systems, and adherence to health, safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in automated FMCG/manufacturing environments.
• Maintenance of processing/packaging machinery.
• Mechanical qualification (City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3).
• Electrical qualification (City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3).
• Fault finding on PLCs and robotic equipment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned, preventative, predictive and reactive maintenance on production and plant equipment.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults efficiently.
• Complete routine inspections and testing to ensure equipment operates within specification.
• Troubleshoot PLC and robotic systems where required.
• Prioritise maintenance work in line with production requirements.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, including automation developments and SMED projects.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation.
• Ensure all work adheres to Health & Safety, GMP, quality and environmental standards.

Skills

Mechanical qualification

Electrical qualification

PLC fault finding

Robotics fault-finding

Continuous improvement

SMED projects

COSHH knowledge

17th Edition

Education

Mechanical City & Guilds

Electrical City & Guilds

17th Edition Electrical

Tools

PLC systems

Robotics equipment

Job description

Temporary Multi‑Skilled Maintenance Engineer (2 Positions)

Location: Folkestone, Kent
Contract: Temporary (9 Months)
Start Date: August/September 2026
Hours: Monday-Thursday, 8:00am-5:00pm | Friday, 8:00am-4:00pm
Working Week: 42 hours (30-minute lunch break)
Pay Rate: Excellent

Overview

We are currently recruiting for two experienced Multi‑Skilled Maintenance Engineers to join a well‑established manufacturing site in Folkestone on an initial 9‑month temporary contract. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a fast‑paced manufacturing environment, supporting the maintenance, reliability and continuous improvement of production and plant equipment.

The Role

As a Multi‑Skilled Maintenance Engineer, you will play a key role in ensuring production equipment operates safely and efficiently. Working as part of a small engineering team, you will carry out planned and reactive maintenance, fault finding, equipment testing and continuous improvement activities to maximise plant performance and minimise downtime.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned, preventative, predictive and reactive maintenance on production and plant equipment.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults efficiently.
• Complete routine inspections and testing to ensure equipment operates within specification.
• Troubleshoot PLC and robotic systems where required.
• Prioritise maintenance work in line with production requirements.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, including automation developments and SMED projects.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation.
• Ensure all work is completed in accordance with Health & Safety, GMP, quality and environmental standards.
• Support colleagues through knowledge sharing and contribute to maintaining high engineering standards across the site.

About You

• Extensive experience working within an automated FMCG or manufacturing environment.
• Strong experience maintaining processing and packaging machinery.
• Mechanical qualification (City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3 or equivalent).
• Electrical qualification (City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3 or equivalent).
• Experience fault finding on PLCs and robotic equipment.
• Proven experience delivering reactive, planned, preventative and predictive maintenance.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies and SMED.
• Understanding of COSHH regulations.
• Lean Six Sigma Yellow or Green Belt (desirable).
• 17th Edition Electrical Qualification (desirable).

What We're Looking For

• A proactive, can‑do attitude with excellent problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with production teams and fellow engineers.
• A commitment to maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality and housekeeping.

What's on Offer

• 9‑month temporary assignment with an established manufacturing business.
• Monday to Friday working pattern with no weekend shifts.
• Opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement projects within a modern manufacturing environment.

If you have the skills and experience to thrive in this role, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with your up-to-date CV