Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Morgan Jones Recruitment Consultants; Tonbridge; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health insurance

Company pension scheme

28 days holiday including bank holiday

Training and development opportunities

Supportive and collaborative working环境

Job summary

Morgan Jones is recruiting on behalf of a confidential client within the food production sector. We are seeking a proactive Multi‑Skilled Maintenance Engineer to support the reliability and performance of production machinery and site facilities in Tonbridge.

This hands-on role covers planned preventative maintenance, breakdown response, fault finding, project support and continuous improvement activities in a modern production environment.

Qualifications

• Previous engineering experience within a food manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and continuously improve the planned preventative maintenance programme
• Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults
• Respond quickly to equipment breakdowns to minimise downtime
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions
• Support machinery installation, upgrades, and commissioning projects
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and engineering reports
• Manage engineering spare parts inventory
• Support maintenance budget control activities
• Work closely with operational teams to improve efficiency and reliability
• Identify cost-saving and continuous improvement opportunities
• Manage contractors and ensure compliance with site procedures
• Maintain high standards of health, safety, hygiene, and food safety
• Contribute to a clean, organised, and safe engineering environment

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

Mechanical fault-finding

PPM

Preventive maintenance

Project work

Independence

Prioritisation

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Engineering qualification (Apprenticeship, NVQ, City & Guilds, HNC/HND)

Equivalent

Job description

Hands‑on role covering machinery maintenance, fault finding, PPM, continuous improvement and engineering projects within a modern production environment.

Multi‑Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Tonbridge, Kent £45,000 - £55,000 per annum

Full‑time, Permanent

Benefits

• Private health insurance
• Company pension scheme
• 28 days holiday including bank holidays
• Training and development opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Genuine opportunity to influence engineering improvements

About the Role

Morgan Jones is recruiting on behalf of a confidential client within the food production sector. Our client is a successful and expanding business investing heavily in equipment, processes, and future growth.

They are seeking a proactive Multi‑Skilled Maintenance Engineer to support the reliability and performance of production machinery and site facilities. This is a varied role combining planned preventative maintenance, breakdown response, fault finding, project support, and continuous improvement activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver and continuously improve the planned preventative maintenance programme
• Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults
• Respond quickly to equipment breakdowns to minimise downtime
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions
• Support machinery installation, upgrades, and commissioning projects
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and engineering reports
• Manage engineering spare parts inventory
• Support maintenance budget control activities
• Work closely with operational teams to improve efficiency and reliability
• Identify cost‑saving and continuous improvement opportunities
• Manage contractors and ensure compliance with site procedures
• Maintain high standards of health, safety, hygiene, and food safety
• Contribute to a clean, organised, and safe engineering environment

What We're Looking For

Essential:

• Previous engineering experience within a food manufacturing environment
• Relevant engineering qualification (Apprenticeship, NVQ, City & Guilds, HNC, HND or equivalent)
• Strong electrical and mechanical fault‑finding skills
• Experience of PPM and reactive maintenance
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively
• Good communication and problem‑solving abilities

Desirable:

• Fresh produce, FMCG or food manufacturing experience
• PLC fault‑finding experience
• 18th Edition qualification
• Welding or fabrication skills
• Knowledge of BRCGS and HACCP standards
• Experience with conveyors, wrapping equipment, automated handling systems, or grading machinery

Morgan Jones is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.