Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

CV Technical; Tonbridge and Malling; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£50,000 salary

40 hours per week

Structured 4-week rotating shift

Permanent position

Established FMCG manufacturing

Varied and hands-on role

Job summary

CV Technical in Kent is seeking a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer to maintain and improve a range of production machinery in a fast-moving FMCG environment.

You will carry out planned and reactive maintenance, diagnose faults, support continuous improvement, and ensure health and safety compliance within a 40-hour, 4-week rotating shift.

This permanent role offers a £50,000 salary and the chance to join an established manufacturing business.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer or similar.
• Strong FMCG/manufacturing experience.
• Confident fault-finding across mechanical and electrical systems.
• Flexible approach to shift working.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance across production machinery and equipment.
• Diagnosing and repairing mechanical and electrical faults.
• Supporting continuous improvement and machinery reliability.
• Responding quickly to breakdowns to minimise production downtime.
• Completing preventative maintenance and engineering documentation.
• Working closely with production and other departments to maintain efficient plant operation.
• Maintaining high standards of health, safety and engineering compliance.

Skills

FMCG/manufacturing experience

Fault-finding across mechanical and I​

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

HNC/HND or equivalent

Job description

Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Salary: £50,000

Location: Kent

Shift Pattern: 4-Week Rotating Rota | 40 Hours Per Week

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join a well-established FMCG manufacturing business based in Kent.

This is a varied engineering position within a fast-paced production environment, where you will be responsible for maintaining and improving a range of production machinery and equipment, ensuring maximum plant availability and minimising downtime.

The Role

Working as part of the engineering team, you will be responsible for:

• Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance across production machinery and equipment.
• Diagnosing and repairing mechanical and electrical faults.
• Supporting continuous improvement and machinery reliability.
• Responding quickly to breakdowns to minimise production downtime.
• Completing preventative maintenance and engineering documentation.
• Working closely with production and other departments to maintain efficient plant operation.
• Maintaining high standards of health, safety and engineering compliance.

Shift Pattern

The role operates on a 4-week rotating rota, working 40 hours per week:

• Week 1: Monday-Friday, 5:30am-2:00pm
• Week 2: Monday-Friday, 1:30pm-10:00pm
• Week 3: 5:30am-2:00pm, with Thursday & Friday off and weekend working
• Week 4: Monday-Friday, 1:30pm-10:00pm

About You

Essential:

• Previous experience as a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer or similar.
• Strong FMCG/manufacturing experience.
• Confident fault-finding across mechanical and electrical systems.
• Comfortable working within a fast-paced production environment.
• Flexible approach to shift working.

Desirable:

• Previous experience within the food manufacturing sector.
• Relevant engineering qualifications such as NVQ Level 3, HNC/HND or equivalent.

What's on Offer

• £50,000 salary
• 40 hours per week
• Structured 4-week rotating shift pattern
• Permanent position
• Opportunity to join an established FMCG manufacturing business
• Varied and hands-on engineering role

If you're an experienced Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer with FMCG experience and are looking for a new opportunity, this could be an excellent next step