Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

First Military Recruitment; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an Electrically Biased Maintenance Engineer for a permanent role in Gillingham. The successful candidate will maintain factory equipment and support logistics functions. Essential qualifications include electrical experience and at least 4 years in a relevant field. The position offers a salary of £38,300 along with benefits such as a pension scheme and professional fee coverage.

Benefits

Holiday allowance

Pension scheme

Employee share scheme

Shopping portal

Professional fee coverage

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, processing, warehousing, or cold storage.
• Basic understanding of Health & Safety regulations.
• Strong communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance tasks efficiently during shifts.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical and electrical issues.
• Ensure adherence to safety standards.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Electrical bias

Problem-solving skills

Data analysis skills

Fluent English

Education

Electrical qualifications or completed apprenticeship

At least 4 years of relevant experience

Tools

Computer literacy (Word, Excel)

Job description

Overview

First Military Recruitment is working in partnership with a refrigeration business seeking a Electrically Biased Maintenance Engineer to support their factory plant equipment in Wrexham. This is a permanent role.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Perform assigned maintenance tasks efficiently during your shift.
2. Collaborate with team members on maintenance and hygiene of equipment and logistics support.
3. Assist colleagues during breaks and absences to ensure duties are completed.
4. Follow all work instructions, procedures, and job descriptions.
5. Complete all Work Orders and Preventive Maintenance (PM) tasks issued to your shift.
6. Accurately complete and check all required paperwork.
7. Work with other manufacturing functions to ensure smooth operations and prioritize tasks.
8. Meet operational targets and support mutual objectives with other teams.
9. Adhere to company policies, safety standards, and regulations, including GMP and food safety protocols.
10. Diagnose and resolve mechanical and electrical issues promptly.
11. Order spare parts as needed and liaise with contractors or suppliers to resolve issues.
12. Log all parts removed from stores correctly and initiate purchase orders when necessary.
13. Report engineering downtime, quality issues, work completed, and other relevant information to the Engineering Manager.
14. Identify potential problems early and determine appropriate corrective actions.
15. Raise work orders or highlight remedial works needed on-site to the Manager.
16. Coordinate closely with Logistics and engineering teams, ensuring smooth handovers and information sharing.
17. Instruct unskilled or semi-skilled personnel in basic equipment operations.
18. Operate power tools and equipment safely, including drills, grinders, saws, and presses.
19. Use ladders, steps, and walkways safely, including working with hot or cold equipment using appropriate PPE and safe systems.

Skills and Qualifications:

1. Experience in manufacturing, processing, warehousing, or cold storage industries.
2. Electrical bias with relevant qualifications or apprenticeship completed.
3. At least 4 years of relevant experience.
4. Proficient in English, both written and spoken.
5. Basic understanding of Health & Safety regulations.
6. Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills.
7. Computer literate (Word, Excel, Windows).

Desirable Skills:

1. Knowledge of PLC systems.
2. Experience with hydraulic systems, temperature control, instrumentation.
3. Welding skills.
4. FLT/MEWP license.

Additional Details:

• Location: Gillingham
• Salary: £38,300
• Hours: Mon-Fri, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm, with overtime opportunities
• Benefits: Holiday allowance, pension scheme, employee share scheme, shopping portal, professional fee coverage