Multiskilled Engineer

b3 jobs ltd; Paddock Wood; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run food manufacturing company in Paddock Wood is seeking a Multi-Skilled Engineer on a fixed-term contract. The role involves maintaining electrical and mechanical equipment, ensuring safety standards, and supporting engineering tasks. The position offers a salary between £42,000 and £48,000, along with benefits including a generous pension plan and health coverage. Working hours are Monday to Friday in rotating shifts.

Benefits

Outstanding Pension package

Bupa Private Health

25 days holiday

Bupa Wellness Cash Plan

MyBenefits flexible benefits

Qualifications

• Engineering qualification such as an apprenticeship with HNC, ONC or equivalent.
• Electrical or Mechanical engineering experience in food manufacturing.
• Experience in working in a safe working environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain all site electrical/mechanical equipment to required standards.
• Reactive and proactive maintenance to reduce downtime.
• Liaise with the engineering team for improvements.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Mechanical engineering

Rapid fault diagnosis

Working within safety regulations

Education

Engineering qualification (HNC, ONC or equivalent)

Tools

Health and Safety certification (IOSH preferred)

Job description

Multi-Skilled Engineer - FTC

£42,000 - £48,000
Paddock Wood
Food Manufacturing
Job ref: 8875

The company

This role is working for a company that was founded on a set of principles and a vision to become a leading, global supplier of products. This family-run and friendly business utilise a unique combination of their rich heritage and expert advice to help their customers succeed.

About the Multi-Skilled Engineer job

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the purpose of your role will be to assist in in all engineering activities - liaising with the internal departments to carry out installation, testing, operation, maintenance and repair of all facilities and equipment.

Key tasks

Maintain all site electrical/mechanical equipment in relation to machinery, buildings, support services and utilities to the required legislative standards, safety, and business requirements.

Reactive maintenance to plant breakdowns and ancillary equipment, limiting production downtime to a minimum and proactive machine maintenance in accordance with the company’s schedule.

Identify areas of improvement and liaise with the engineering team to implement them as well as occasional installation requirements, though the job will be predominantly orientated towards maintaining machinery uptime.

Ensure planned maintenance tasks are carried out in line with the plan, safely, cost-effectively and to agreed standards and timescales, without compromising food safety or health & safety requirements.

About You

Engineering qualification such as an apprenticeship with HNC, ONC or equivalent and Electrical or Mechanical engineering experience in food manufacturing.

Be able to rapidly diagnose and resolve both electrical and mechanical control and instrumentation faults.

Experience in working in a safe working environment and a permit to work, IOSH preferable.

More details

The Multi-Skilled Engineer job (ref:8875) is paying £42,000 - £48,000 according to your experience. This is a fixed term contract for a minimum term of 6 months.

The site is in Kent and is commutable from Paddock Wood, Tonbridge, Pembury, Maidstone, Tunbridge Wells and surrounding towns.

The package includes Outstanding Pension package, Bupa Private Health, Bupa Wellness Cash Plan, MyBenefits flexible benefits, 25 days holiday and bonus.

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

Alternate job titles

Maintenance Engineer | Maintenance Technician | Manufacturing Engineer | Production Engineer | FMCG Engineer | Food Manufacturing Engineering Jobs