Multiskilled Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer in Kent is seeking a proactive Multi-Skilled Engineer to ensure efficient operations across production systems. Responsibilities include maintenance, fault diagnosis, and collaboration with teams to enhance process reliability. Ideal candidates will have completed a UK Engineering Apprenticeship and possess strong electrical and mechanical skills in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Join a supportive team that values initiative and offers excellent career progression.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Excellent Benefits

Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a multi-skilled role, ideally with a 60:40 electrical to mechanical focus.
• Proven background in a fast-paced manufacturing or FMCG environment.
• Food industry experience is highly desirable.

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.

Skills

Fault-finding skills

Electrical skills

Mechanical skills

Communication skills

Education

Completed a recognised UK Engineering Apprenticeship

17th or 18th Edition BS7671 qualification

Tools

PLCs

Scada

MEWP/IPAF licences

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 at all times.
• Support factory KPI delivery through improved reliability and reduced downtime.

About You

• Completed a recognised UK Engineering Apprenticeship.
• Experience in a multi‑skilled role (ideally 60:40 electrical to mechanical).
• 17th or 18th Edition BS7671 qualification.
• Strong fault‑finding skills across PLCs, Scada, power/control circuits, and mechanical systems.
• Proven background in a fast‑paced manufacturing or FMCG environment – food industry experience is highly desirable.
• MEWP/IPAF licences (current).
• Confident communicator with a "can do" mindset and proactive approach.

Why Apply?

Join a well‑established, growth‑focused manufacturer with strong values and a collaborative culture.

Work within a supportive engineering team that encourages initiative and innovation.

Excellent development and progression opportunities for the right candidate.