Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Westin Par; Stone Cross; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime paid at time and a half

Four on, four off shift pattern

Private medical and dental cover

Job summary

Westin Par is recruiting a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer for our client in Sandwich, Kent. You will work alongside engineering and production colleagues to keep the manufacturing plant running safely, resolve breakdowns and improve equipment reliability.

The role involves electrical and mechanical maintenance, fault finding on AC and DC motors, and applying root cause analysis to reduce downtime. The position is permanent with a four on, four off, 12-hour shift pattern and overtime

Qualifications

• An engineering qualification at NVQ Level 3 or above.
• At least five years relevant electrical and mechanical engineering experience.
• An electrical engineering apprenticeship, ideally within manufacturing.
• Practical experience of electrical fault finding, mechanical maintenance and root cause analysis.
• Experience working with AC and DC motors and a fundamental understanding of variable speed drives.
• A calm, practical approach to problem solving under pressure.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out electrical and mechanical maintenance on manufacturing plant and equipment.
• Diagnosing breakdowns, completing repairs and carrying out planned preventative maintenance.
• Maintaining AC and DC motors and fault finding on variable speed drives.
• Using root cause analysis to resolve recurring faults and reduce downtime.
• Maintaining accurate maintenance records and providing clear shift handovers.
• Following safe working practices throughout all maintenance activities.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical fault finding

Root cause analysis

AC/DC motors

Variable speed drives

Communication

Education

NVQ Level 3 or above

Electrical engineering apprenticeship

Job description

Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Sandwich, Kent
£48,700 p.a. plus overtime at time and a half
Four on, four off 12-hour shifts, rotating days and nights
Permanent

Are you a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer with electrical and mechanical maintenance experience in manufacturing? Join an established manufacturer offering strong earning potential, a four on, four off shift pattern and private medical and dental cover.

Westin Par is recruiting a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer for our client in Sandwich, Kent. Working alongside engineering and production colleagues, you ll keep manufacturing plant running safely, resolve breakdowns and improve equipment reliability.

The Role

As a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer, your responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out electrical and mechanical maintenance on manufacturing plant and equipment.

• Diagnosing breakdowns, completing repairs and carrying out planned preventative maintenance.

• Maintaining AC and DC motors and fault finding on variable speed drives.

• Using root cause analysis to resolve recurring faults and reduce downtime.

• Maintaining accurate maintenance records and providing clear shift handovers.

• Following safe working practices throughout all maintenance activities.

About You

To succeed as a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer, you will need:

• An engineering qualification at NVQ Level 3 or above.

• At least five years relevant electrical and mechanical engineering experience.

• An electrical engineering apprenticeship, ideally within manufacturing.

• Practical experience of electrical fault finding, mechanical maintenance and root cause analysis.

• Experience working with AC and DC motors and a fundamental understanding of variable speed drives.

• A calm, practical approach to problem solving under pressure.

• Good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively.

Salary and Benefits

The Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer package includes:

• £48,700 p.a. plus overtime paid at time and a half.

• A minimum of 25 additional overtime days per year is required as part of the role, providing a regular boost to annual earnings.

• Four on, four off shift pattern, working 12-hour shifts on rotating days and nights.

• Private medical and dental cover.

Westin Par welcomes applications from all backgrounds and is committed to equal opportunities. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.