Multi Skilled Engineer
Posted 8 hours 42 minutes ago by Pivt Group
An established and fast-paced manufacturing operation in Kent is seeking a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to support production reliability across a 24/7 shift environment.
The successful candidate will provide both reactive and planned maintenance support across electrical and mechanical systems, ensuring equipment performance is optimised and downtime is minimised. The role plays a key part in achieving site operational targets while maintaining full compliance with safety, quality and regulatory standards.
Key Responsibilities Maintenance & Engineering- Respond promptly to electrical and mechanical breakdowns, applying structured fault-finding techniques to diagnose and resolve issues efficiently
- Carry out scheduled preventative maintenance activities on production and associated equipment
- Support root cause investigations and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence
- Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation
- Assist in the selection and management of spare parts to ensure stock availability
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and capital projects where required
- Provide general facilities and site support as needed
- Rigorously adhere to safe systems of work, including isolation procedures and permit systems
- Promote safe working practices amongst colleagues and contractors
- Follow hygiene, quality and operational standards appropriate to a regulated manufacturing environment
- Support a culture focused on reducing incidents, near misses and operational risk
- Ensure working areas are maintained to high housekeeping standards
- Work closely with production teams to reduce downtime and improve equipment performance
- Escalate significant technical issues in a timely and structured manner
- Provide technical guidance and mentoring to colleagues where appropriate
- Participate in training to enhance both personal capability and departmental performance
- Full completion of scheduled maintenance tasks within designated timeframes
- Timely response and resolution of breakdown incidents
- Contribution to site safety targets, including zero lost time injuries
- Accurate and compliant maintenance documentation
- Active participation in performance improvement initiatives
- Recognised electrical apprenticeship qualification
- Strong mechanical fault-finding capability
- Minimum five years' experience within a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Ability to diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical systems
- Sound understanding of safe working practices
- Strong communication skills and team-focused mindset
- Proactive, adaptable and self-motivated approach
- Electrical HNC or equivalent
- Experience working with PLCs and automated control systems
- Exposure to high-speed production or packaging machinery
- Knowledge of regulated manufacturing environments (e.g. food, FMCG or similar)
- Familiarity with structured quality and hygiene standards
- Experience working in temperature-controlled environments
This role involves manual handling activities and working in chilled production areas. It offers a stable opportunity within a structured shift environment, suitable for an experienced engineer seeking long-term progression within a growing manufacturing operation.