Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer Job In Canterbury

Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Job Type: Full-time, permanent

Location: Canterbury

Salary: £51,600

We are seeking a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join our client’s Manufacturing Maintenance team. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of both electrical and mechanical engineering fundamentals. This a refurbished, modern site with an established team of engineers. A key aspect of this role is to develop and implement long-term reliable solutions through thorough root cause analysis. This position plays a crucial role in supporting upgrade and improvement projects to optimize equipment utilization and efficiency, contributing to the company’s growth.

Day to Day of the Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer role:

1. Assist in creating a high-performing team with the goal of achieving zero breakdowns and eliminating machine setup issues.
2. Perform planned maintenance tasks autonomously to maximize machinery uptime and minimize disruption to production.
3. Provide proactive support for reactive maintenance tasks, working closely with the Engineering Manager to minimize production downtime.
4. Work on electrical installations up to 400V, process safety circuits, and electrical control circuits (PLC & VSD), adhering to health and safety standards.
5. Collaborate with the Engineering Manager to create and review risk assessments, SOPs, OPLs, and Preventative Maintenance Schedules.
6. Conduct proactive and effective fault diagnosis using mechanical and electrical root cause analysis to identify problems and determine solutions.

Required Skills & Qualifications of the Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer:

• Proven experience as a Multi-Skilled Engineer in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of engineering principles, both electrical and mechanical.
• Experience with electrical installations and control circuits.
• Ability to perform fault diagnosis and root cause analysis.
• Proactive approach to maintenance and continuous improvement.

Benefits for the Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer:

• Life assurance
• Medical cash plan
• Enhanced overtime rates
• Training and development courses & study programmes
• 22 days annual leave + bank holidays