Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer - Brewing Production

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Tonbridge; On-site; GBP 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Maintenance Engineer in Tonbridge. The role involves planned and reactive maintenance across mechanical and electrical systems. Candidates should have a recognised engineering qualification and practical experience in manufacturing environments. The position offers a competitive salary of £47,676.55, excellent benefits including private healthcare, and 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays. Candidates should be willing to work shifts and have strong fault-finding skills.

Benefits

Excellent pension scheme

Private healthcare

Wellness cash plan

Flexible benefits package

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Annual bonus

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Proven practical experience in maintenance within a manufacturing setting.
• Experience of safe working practices, desirable Permit to Work or IOSH training.
• Willingness to work on a two-shift rotation and occasional weekends.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned, preventative, and reactive maintenance.
• Diagnose and resolve faults quickly to minimise downtime.
• Support the installation and commissioning of new equipment.

Skills

Fault-finding skills

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

Ability to work independently

Team collaboration

Education

Recognised engineering qualification (apprenticeship, HNC, ONC, or equivalent)

Tools

Pumps (vacuum, diaphragm, centrifugal)

Motors and inverters

Steam and condensate systems

Compressed air and pneumatics

Job description

Maintenance Engineer Job Overview

• Carrying out planned, preventative, and reactive maintenance across mechanical, electrical, and control systems.
• Diagnosing and resolving faults quickly to minimise downtime.
• Supporting the installation, commissioning, and testing of new equipment and machinery.
• Working closely with production teams to maintain efficient workflow.
• Assisting with continuous improvement initiatives to optimise process performance.
• Maintaining accurate maintenance records and adhering to safety and compliance standards.
• Liaising with suppliers and contractors to coordinate maintenance support where required.

Maintenance Engineer Job Requirements

• Preferably a 60/40 split with an electrical bias.
• Recognised engineering qualification (apprenticeship, HNC, ONC, or equivalent).
• Proven practical experience in both electrical and mechanical maintenance within a manufacturing setting.
• Strong fault-finding skills across electrical, mechanical, control, and instrumentation systems.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a small team, supporting production with planned, preventative, and reactive maintenance.
• Experience of safe working practices; Permit to Work or IOSH training desirable.
• Willingness to work on a two-shift rotation with occasional weekend work (paid at overtime rates).

Advantageous experience with:

• Pumps (vacuum, diaphragm, centrifugal).
• Motors and inverters.
• Steam and condensate systems.
• Pipework (water, steam, air, pressurised, chemical).
• Compressed air and pneumatics.
• Demineralisation and reverse osmosis.
• pH control, batch controllers, load cells.
• Pressure systems and related regulations.
• Food-grade environments and HACCP systems.

Maintenance Engineer Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary package (£47,676.55 inclusive of a guaranteed loyalty payment each July and also a shift allowance of £4,490.88 would bring the total package to £52,167.43).
• Two-shift pattern (6am-2pm / 2pm-10pm).
• Excellent pension scheme.
• Bupa Private Healthcare.
• Bupa Wellness Cash Plan.
• "My Benefits" flexible benefits package.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Annual bonus.
• Free on-site parking.