£57,750 per annum | 4 on 4 off Shift Pattern
Our client is a long-established British food production business in Rochester with a strong heritage spanning over 75 years. Operating at scale, the site is a highly automated fresh produce packing and distribution environment where engineering reliability directly drives production performance.
This is a rare opportunity for a hands-on Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (electrically biased) to join a small, established engineering team. You will be the fourth engineer in a tight-knit function, working closely with an Engineering Manager and experienced multi-skilled colleagues.
The environment is fast-moving, highly automated, and heavily reliant on rapid fault resolution to maintain throughput across complex packing and grading systems.
The Role:
This is a true site-based maintenance engineering role, with a strong emphasis on reactive breakdown response, supported by structured preventative maintenance.
You will be responsible for keeping all production and site equipment operational, ensuring downtime is kept to an absolute minimum across a continuous packing operation.
The work is varied, combining electrical fault finding, mechanical repair, and general site maintenance across a wide range of automated food production equipment.
Shift Pattern:
4 on 4 off rotating shift system
Typical coverage:
12:00 - 00:00 is the standard shift
07:00 - 19:00 (occasional rotation)
09:00 - 21:00 during quieter operational periods
Salary & Benefits:
£57,750 per annum
In addition to a competitive salary, the package includes:
Enhanced holiday allowance with long service progression
Company pension scheme
Fortnightly pay
Private GP access
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Eyecare support
Full CMMS and engineering systems training support
Learning and development platform
Employee discount scheme
Free onsite parking
Company accommodation where required
Regular staff engagement initiatives and rewards
Key Equipment:
You will work across a highly automated production environment including:
High-speed packing and flow wrapping lines
Robotic case packing and palletising systems
Shrink wrapping and strapping equipment
Conveyor and transfer systems
Pneumatic and hydraulic systems
Pumps and auxiliary site services
Integrated packaging and automation machinery
Key Responsibilities:
Respond rapidly to electrical and mechanical breakdowns across production equipment
Diagnose faults using structured troubleshooting and root cause analysis techniques
Deliver planned preventative maintenance (PPM) to reduce downtime and improve reliability
Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on uptime and efficiency
Work closely with production teams to coordinate maintenance and minimise disruption
Assist with installation, commissioning and modification of new equipment
Maintain accurate maintenance records via CMMS systems
Manage and replenish critical spare parts inventory
Carry out site maintenance including electrical installations, lighting and general services
Ensure all work is completed safely and in line with Health & Safety standards
Contribute to long-term reliability improvements and failure prevention strategies
About You:
This role suits an engineer who is confident working under pressure in a fast-paced production environment and enjoys hands-on fault finding.
You will ideally have:
Experience as a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer in manufacturing, FMCG, food production or packaging
Strong electrical bias with solid mechanical capability
Proven experience in breakdown repair and fault diagnosis
PLC fault finding and diagnostic experience
Strong problem-solving ability and a structured approach to fault finding
Good communication skills and ability to work across production and engineering teams
Strong understanding of Health & Safety in an industrial environment
Qualifications:
One or more of the following (or equivalent):
Electrical Apprenticeship
NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds
ONC / HNC Engineering
17th or 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
Why This Role
This is an opportunity to join a modern, heavily automated production environment where engineering is central to operational success. You will be part of a small, experienced team where your ability to diagnose faults quickly and keep production running will have immediate impact.
If you are a strong electrically biased engineer who enjoys solving problems in a fast-moving environment, this role offers both challenge and stability in equal measure.
How to Apply
Sound like the perfect fit? We'd love to see your CV. Please send us your up-to-date CV highlighting your relevant experience. If you're shortlisted, we'll be in touch within 2 working days.
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Salary description
£57000.00 - £57750.00 per year