Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer - Kent

Synergi Recruitment; Erith; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 Days Holiday

Pension Scheme

Training & Development

Career progression

Critical illness cover

Job summary

Synergi Recruitment is seeking a Multi‑Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Electrical bias) for a leading food manufacturing site in Erith, Kent. The role covers planned and reactive maintenance on production machinery, fault finding on electrical and mechanical systems, and support for continuous improvement projects.

The ideal candidate has experience in FMCG, packaging or automated production, a recognised engineering qualification, 18th Edition (desirable), Siemens PLC fault finding, and strong

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a multi-skilled maintenance engineer in FMCG or manufacturing.
• Strong electrical fault-finding and mechanical maintenance abilities.
• Experience with PLC fault-finding (Siemens preferred).
• Recognised engineering qualification or apprenticeship; 18th edition desirable.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Planned and reactive maintenance on production machinery.
• Electrical and mechanical fault finding.
• Working on automated manufacturing and processing equipment.
• Diagnosing faults on PLCs, HMIs, sensors, drives and control systems.
• Reducing downtime and improving equipment reliability; CMMS record-keeping.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

Mechanical maintenance

PLC fault-finding

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Engineering qualification or apprenticeship

Tools

Siemens PLCs

Job description

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer - Electrical Bias

Bexley, Kent | £54,000 | FMCG Manufacturing

Are you a Multi‑Skilled Maintenance Engineer looking for your next challenge within a fast-paced FMCG manufacturing environment?

We are recruiting for a Multi‑Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join a leading food manufacturing business in Erith. This opportunity is ideal for an Electrical Maintenance Engineer, Shift Engineer, or Maintenance Technician with experience working in manufacturing, FMCG, food production, packaging, or automated production environments.

As a Multi‑Skilled Maintenance Engineer, you will play a key role in maintaining production machinery, reducing downtime, supporting continuous improvement projects, and ensuring the site operates efficiently.

What's on Offer?

• £54,000 Salary Package
• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
• Strong Pension Scheme
• Option to Buy Additional Holiday
• Critical Illness Cover
• Enhanced Family‑Friendly Benefits
• Ongoing Training & Development
• Excellent Long‑Term Career Progression

Responsibilities

• Planned and reactive maintenance on production machinery
• Electrical and mechanical fault finding
• Working on automated manufacturing and processing equipment
• Diagnosing faults on PLCs, HMIs, sensors, drives and control systems
• Reducing downtime and improving equipment reliabilityCarrying out preventative maintenance activities
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives
• Recording maintenance activity through CMMS systems

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Multi‑Skilled Maintenance Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Shift Engineer or Maintenance Technician
• Strong electrical fault‑finding experience
• Mechanical maintenance knowledge
• Experience within FMCG, food manufacturing, beverage, packaging or industrial manufacturing
• PLC fault‑finding experience (Siemens advantageous)
• Recognised engineering qualification or apprenticeship
• 18th Edition desirable
• Excellent problem‑solving and communication skills

Benefits

• £54,000 salary package
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Strong pension contribution
• Option to purchase additional holiday
• Critical illness cover
• Enhanced family‑friendly policies
• Ongoing training and development
• Long‑term career progression opportunities

Apply Now

If you're a Multi‑Skilled Maintenance Engineer, Electrical Maintenance Engineer, Shift Engineer, or Maintenance Technician looking for a role where you can make an impact, develop your skills, and earn a competitive package, please apply below