Maintenance Engineer (Multi-Skilled) – 4 on 4 off, FMCG

gap technical; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 on 4 off shift

On-site role in Kent

Job summary

gap technical are representing a market-leading business seeking an experienced Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer to provide interim maintenance support at their Kent site.

£30.15 per hour on a 6 month minimum contract with a 4 on 4 off pattern. O/T available. The role requires a time-served engineer with FMCG manufacturing experience, able to diagnose electrical and mechanical faults and work independently while liaising with site teams to maintain safe, efficient plant operation.

Qualifications

• Time-served engineer with demonstrable industry experience in FMCG environments.
• Capable in electrical and mechanical fault diagnosis using drawings and history.
• Experience with 3-phase electrical systems, motors, drives, inverters and safety circuits.
• I/O PLC fault-finding with Siemens/Allen-Bradley or similar.

Responsibilities

• Reactive breakdown support to minimise disruption.
• Execute planned and preventative maintenance activities.
• Electrical & mechanical fault diagnosis and rectification.
• Identify recurring faults and implement permanent corrective actions.
• Support continuous improvement for equipment reliability and uptime.
• Collaborate with production and engineering teams for safe operations.
• Assist with machinery modifications, upgrades and repairs.
• All services comply with site HS&E and food hygiene standards.

Skills

Time-served engineer

Multi skilled

FMCG experience

Electrical fault diagnosis

Mechanical fault diagnosis

Independent worker

Communication skills

Tools

Siemens PLC

Allen-Bradley PLC

Motor drives & inverters

Safety circuits

I/O PLC fault-finding

Job description

gap technical are representing a market-leading business seeking an experienced Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer to provide interim maintenance support at their Kent site.

£30.15 per hour on a 6 month minimum contract with a 4 on 4 off pattern. O/T available. The role requires a time-served engineer with FMCG manufacturing experience, able to diagnose electrical and mechanical faults and work independently while liaising with site teams to maintain safe, efficient plant operation.