Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Zest; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A food manufacturing company in Maidstone is seeking a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer. The role involves planned and reactive maintenance, collaboration with production teams, and support for capital projects. Ideal candidates have experience in FMCG and strong troubleshooting skills. Competitive salary with opportunities for overtime.

Qualifications

• Experience in FMCG, food manufacturing, or other fast-paced environments.
• Ability to work independently and think on your feet.
• Happy to get involved in both maintenance and project work.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned and reactive maintenance, addressing breakdowns as necessary.
• Work with both older and modern high-speed automated equipment.
• Support capital investment projects, including installations and upgrades.

Skills

Multi-skilled maintenance engineering

Troubleshooting skills

Electrical bias

Team-oriented

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Position: Multi‑Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Salary: £55,000 + Overtime at enhanced rate - (Average earnings £60K+)

Shifts: 12‑hour shifts‑ 4O4O‑ covering days and nights

Location: Kent

Zest has partnered closely with a successful and rapidly growing food manufacturer in the heart of Kent. Due to growth and investment in the business we are seeking two talented engineers to join our client's team. You'll work on everything from classic plant kit to brand‑new machinery, keeping production running smoothly while enjoying the freedom to get the job done without being clock‑watched.

The Role

• Planned & reactive maintenance – around 5 scheduled jobs per day, plus responding to breakdowns as needed
• Work on a mix of older plant and modern high‑speed automated equipment
• Support major capital investment projects, including installations, commissioning, and upgrades
• Carry out fault finding and repairs across electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
• Collaborate closely with production teams to minimise downtime and keep operations smooth
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to boost reliability and efficiency

What We're Looking For

• Multi‑skilled maintenance engineer – electrical bias highly desirable
• Experience in FMCG, food manufacturing, or other fast‑paced environments
• Strong troubleshooting skills – able to work independently and think on your feet
• Calm under pressure and able to prioritise effectively
• A dependable, team‑oriented engineer who can be trusted as a safe pair of hands
• Happy to get involved in both day‑to‑day maintenance and large‑scale project work

For more information contact George on (phone number removed) or (url removed) and join a team where you'll be valued, and part of something exciting.

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