Multiskilled Engineer

Manpower Careers; Ashford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Multi-Skilled Engineer for a food manufacturing site in Kent. Ideal candidates possess strong mechanical and electrical skills, are proactive in problem-solving, and can handle diverse maintenance tasks across production equipment. This role offers competitive pay and excellent benefits, with opportunities for day and night shifts.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in engineering within a manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Strong understanding of health and safety regulations.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and reactive maintenance on production equipment.
• Diagnose and repair faults on various systems.
• Collaborate with teams to drive improvements in operational effectiveness.

Skills

Proactive problem-solving

Mechanical skills

Electrical skills

Pneumatic system knowledge

Continuous improvement mindset

Job description

Multi-Skilled Engineer - Food Manufacturing | Kent

Permanent | Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits | Nights & Day shifts

Are you a proactive, hands-on engineer with a passion for problem-solving and continuous improvement?

We're recruiting for an experienced Multi-Skilled Engineer to join a leading food manufacturing site in Kent. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a business that values innovation, teamwork, and operational excellence.

The Role

You’ll be responsible for delivering both reactive and planned maintenance across a busy production site, covering packaging lines, refrigeration systems, site facilities, and utilities. Working closely with production teams, you’ll ensure all machinery and systems operate safely, efficiently, and with minimal downtime.

This role suits someone who enjoys variety, autonomy, and the satisfaction of keeping a high-performance site running smoothly.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out preventative and reactive maintenance on production and site equipment.
• Diagnose and repair electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and control system faults.
• Collaborate with production teams to identify root causes and drive continuous improvement.
• Conduct regular compliance, wastewater, and cooling tower checks.
• Promote and uphold strong health and safety standards across all operations.