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 optimise equipment utilisation and efficiency, contributing to the company’s growth.
Day to Day of the Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer role:
* Assist in creating a high-performing team with the goal of achieving zero breakdowns and eliminating machine setup issues.
* Perform planned maintenance tasks autonomously to maximise machinery uptime and minimise disruption to production.
* Provide proactive support for reactive maintenance tasks, working closely with the Engineering Manager to minimise production downtime.
* Work on electrical installations up to 400V, process safety circuits, and electrical control circuits (PLC & VSD), adhering to health and safety standards.
* Collaborate with the Engineering Manager to create and review risk assessments, SOPs, OPLs, and Preventative Maintenance Schedules.
* 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