Multiskilled Engineer

b3 jobs; England; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Multi-Skilled Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role involves supporting engineering activities, maintaining electrical and mechanical equipment, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. The ideal candidate will possess a strong engineering background, particularly in food manufacturing, and will be adept at diagnosing faults quickly. With a focus on continuous improvement, you'll collaborate with the engineering team to enhance machinery uptime. This fixed-term contract offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, making it an exciting opportunity for skilled engineers looking to make a significant impact.

Benefits

Excellent pension scheme

Bupa Private Health

Bupa Wellness Cash Plan

Flexible benefits

25 days holiday

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical or mechanical engineering within food manufacturing.
• Ability to resolve control and instrumentation faults quickly.

Responsibilities

• Maintain electrical and mechanical equipment ensuring compliance with safety standards.
• Perform reactive and proactive maintenance to minimize production downtime.

Skills

Diagnosing electrical faults

Mechanical control troubleshooting

Knowledge of permit-to-work procedures

Education

Engineering qualification (HNC, ONC)

Apprenticeship in engineering

Job description

Multi-Skilled Engineer - FTC

This role is with a company founded on strong principles and a vision to become a leading, global supplier of products. This family-run and friendly business combines a rich heritage with expert advice to help their customers succeed.

About the Multi-Skilled Engineer role

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, your role will involve supporting all engineering activities by liaising with internal departments to carry out installation, testing, operation, maintenance, and repair of facilities and equipment.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain site electrical and mechanical equipment related to machinery, buildings, support services, and utilities, ensuring compliance with legislative standards, safety, and business requirements.
• Perform reactive maintenance on plant breakdowns and ancillary equipment to minimize production downtime, along with proactive machine maintenance according to the schedule.
• Identify areas for improvement, collaborate with the engineering team to implement solutions, and assist with occasional installation tasks, primarily focusing on machinery uptime maintenance.
• Ensure planned maintenance tasks are completed safely, cost-effectively, and in accordance with standards and timelines, without compromising food safety or health & safety regulations.

Candidate requirements

• Engineering qualification such as an apprenticeship with HNC, ONC, or equivalent, with experience in electrical or mechanical engineering within food manufacturing.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve electrical and mechanical control and instrumentation faults quickly.
• Experience working safely, with knowledge of permit-to-work procedures; IOSH certification is preferable.

Additional details

The Multi-Skilled Engineer position (ref: 8875) offers a salary of £42,000 - £48,000 depending on experience. It is a fixed-term contract for a minimum of 6 months.

The site is located in Kent and is accessible from Paddock Wood, Tonbridge, Pembury, Maidstone, Tunbridge Wells, and nearby areas.

The package includes an excellent pension scheme, Bupa Private Health, Bupa Wellness Cash Plan, MyBenefits flexible benefits, 25 days holiday, and a bonus.

The working hours are Monday to Friday, rotating weekly between 6:00 am – 2:00 pm and 2:00 pm – 10:00 pm.

Alternate job titles include Maintenance Engineer, Maintenance Technician, Manufacturing Engineer, Production Engineer, FMCG Engineer, and Food Manufacturing Engineer roles.