Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer
CV-LibraryME3, High Halstow, MedwaypermanentPosted: 9 June 2026
Apply NowMulti-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias)
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Location: Medway
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Salary: £57,750 per annum + Competitive Benefits
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Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
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Shifts: Rotating day/mid-shifts (07:00–19:00 / 12:00–00:00) 4 on 4 off
Our client is one of the UK’s leading food produce and processing businesses, operating state-of-the-art packing, storage, and automated production facilities. Due to continued growth, they are seeking a motivated, electrically biased Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join their established engineering team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a modern, highly automated environment where you can actively impact site reliability, drive continuous improvement, and progress your engineering career.
What You'll Be Doing
As a Multi-Skilled Engineer, you will ensure maximum uptime and operational efficiency across a fast-paced production and packaging facility.
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Maintenance: Execute planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and rapid reactive breakdown support.
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Fault Finding: Diagnose and resolve complex electrical and mechanical faults, utilizing PLC diagnostics.
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Continuous Improvement: Support reliability projects, root-cause analysis, and equipment upgrades/installations.
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Asset Management: Log activities accurately via a CMMS and assist with critical spare parts inventory.
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Safety First: Ensure all engineering works strictly comply with company procedures and health & safety legislation.
The Equipment You’ll Support
You will gain excellent exposure to a diverse range of automated production and packing systems, including:
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Grading and sorting technology
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Flow wrappers and high-speed packaging machinery
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Robotic case packers, strappers, and palletisers
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Conveyor systems and industrial pumps
What We Are Looking For
To be successful, you must be a team player with strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to engineering challenges.
Essential Criteria:
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Proven experience as a Multi-Skilled or Maintenance Engineer in manufacturing, FMCG, food processing, or automation.
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A strong electrical engineering bias combined with solid mechanical competency.
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A recognized engineering qualification (e.g., NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, ONC/HNC, 18th Edition, or a completed Electrical Apprenticeship).
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Hands-on PLC fault-finding and diagnostic experience.
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Proficiency using Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
Desirable Criteria:
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Background in food manufacturing, fresh produce, or high-speed packaging environments.
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Experience or training in Continuous Improvement (CI) methodologies.
Shift Pattern
This role operates on a rotating shift basis, primarily covering:
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07:00 – 19:00
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12:00 – 00:00 (Note: Occasional 09:00 – 21:00 shifts may be required during quieter operational periods).
What’s on Offer?
Alongside a highly competitive salary of £57,750 per annum and fortnightly pay, our client provides an exceptional benefits package, including:
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Relocation Support: Company accommodation is available if required.
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Health & Wellbeing: Private GP service, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), and eyecare vouchers.
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Career Growth: Extensive online learning platform, study sponsorship opportunities, and long-service holiday rewards.
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Perks: Employee discount platform, free onsite parking, company pension, and free English language training if desired.
If you are an ambitious engineer looking for a secure, rewarding role in a thriving business, please submit your updated CV today for immediate consideration
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Location: Medway
*
Salary: £57,750 per annum + Competitive Benefits
*
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
*
Shifts: Rotating day/mid-shifts (07:00–19:00 / 12:00–00:00) 4 on 4 off
Our client is one of the UK’s leading food produce and processing businesses, operating state-of-the-art packing, storage, and automated production facilities. Due to continued growth, they are seeking a motivated, electrically biased Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join their established engineering team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a modern, highly automated environment where you can actively impact site reliability, drive continuous improvement, and progress your engineering career.
What You'll Be Doing
As a Multi-Skilled Engineer, you will ensure maximum uptime and operational efficiency across a fast-paced production and packaging facility.
*
Maintenance: Execute planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and rapid reactive breakdown support.
*
Fault Finding: Diagnose and resolve complex electrical and mechanical faults, utilizing PLC diagnostics.
*
Continuous Improvement: Support reliability projects, root-cause analysis, and equipment upgrades/installations.
*
Asset Management: Log activities accurately via a CMMS and assist with critical spare parts inventory.
*
Safety First: Ensure all engineering works strictly comply with company procedures and health & safety legislation.
The Equipment You’ll Support
You will gain excellent exposure to a diverse range of automated production and packing systems, including:
*
Grading and sorting technology
*
Flow wrappers and high-speed packaging machinery
*
Robotic case packers, strappers, and palletisers
*
Conveyor systems and industrial pumps
What We Are Looking For
To be successful, you must be a team player with strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to engineering challenges.
Essential Criteria:
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Proven experience as a Multi-Skilled or Maintenance Engineer in manufacturing, FMCG, food processing, or automation.
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A strong electrical engineering bias combined with solid mechanical competency.
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A recognized engineering qualification (e.g., NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, ONC/HNC, 18th Edition, or a completed Electrical Apprenticeship).
*
Hands-on PLC fault-finding and diagnostic experience.
*
Proficiency using Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
Desirable Criteria:
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Background in food manufacturing, fresh produce, or high-speed packaging environments.
*
Experience or training in Continuous Improvement (CI) methodologies.
Shift Pattern
This role operates on a rotating shift basis, primarily covering:
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07:00 – 19:00
*
12:00 – 00:00 (Note: Occasional 09:00 – 21:00 shifts may be required during quieter operational periods).
What’s on Offer?
Alongside a highly competitive salary of £57,750 per annum and fortnightly pay, our client provides an exceptional benefits package, including:
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Relocation Support: Company accommodation is available if required.
*
Health & Wellbeing: Private GP service, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), and eyecare vouchers.
*
Career Growth: Extensive online learning platform, study sponsorship opportunities, and long-service holiday rewards.
*
Perks: Employee discount platform, free onsite parking, company pension, and free English language training if desired.
If you are an ambitious engineer looking for a secure, rewarding role in a thriving business, please submit your updated CV today for immediate consideration