Multi Skilled Engineer

Overview

Our client, a well-established family-run food production business, is seeking a skilled Multi-Skilled Engineer to join their team in Rochester.

Responsibilities

• Maintain all machines and equipment to optimum standards, reacting quickly to faults and breakdowns
• Employ fault-finding techniques to efficiently diagnose and resolve issues, communicating with affected parties throughout the process
• Minimise breakdowns through proactive maintenance and continuous improvement initiatives to reduce downtime costs
• Implement and maintain a systematic planned maintenance programme
• Collaborate with production teams for advance planning of machinery downtime
• Manage stock of critical spare parts and order parts for service and repair as needed
• Ensure all work is carried out safely and efficiently in accordance with health and safety regulations
• Assist with the installation and commissioning of new equipment
• Continuously update technical knowledge through ongoing learning and development

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Multi-Skilled Engineer in a similar manufacturing environment
• Electrical apprenticeship (City & Guilds), HNC, ONC, NVQ Level 3, 18th Edition, or similar qualification
• Strong electrical basis with mechanical skills
• Full commitment to health and safety guidelines
• Excellent attention to detail and strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills
• Experience using CMMS (Computerised Maintenance Management Systems)
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, reprioritise, and manage expectations
• PLC fault finding & diagnostics experience

Benefits

• 28 days holiday, including bank holidays, with the opportunity to earn more based on length of service
• Pension scheme
• Christmas bonus
• Opportunities for learning and development
• Free onsite parking

Hours

Hours will be on a rotating shift pattern of 4 on 4 off