Job Description
Multi Skilled Engineer - Kent Salary: Up to £43,500 per annum 06:00am to 18:00pm 3 on 4 off
About the IndustryThis role sits within a fast-paced manufacturing and print production environment, where high-volume output, precision machinery, and strict quality standards are essential. Engineers in this sector work with a blend of traditional mechanical systems and modern automated or digital production equipment to ensure smooth, efficient and continuous operation.
The RoleA Multi-Skilled Engineer is required to support both planned and reactive maintenance across a busy production facility. You will work as part of a small on-shift engineering team responsible for keeping equipment running safely, efficiently, and with minimal downtime.
This position is ideal for someone who has worked in print, packaging, industrial manufacturing or a factory setting, where reliability and rapid fault resolution are crucial.
Key Responsibilities
* Carry out planned preventative maintenance to optimise equipment performance.
* Respond quickly to breakdowns, diagnose faults, and implement effective repairs.
* Maintain and support a range of production machinery, which may include:
o Print presses
o Binding or finishing equipment
o Automated conveyors
o Packaging or handling systems
* Assist in installing, testing, and commissioning new equipment or upgrades.
* Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance uptime and efficiency.
* Ensure compliance with all health & safety and quality standards.
Ideal Candidate Profile
* Experience in print, manufacturing, or factory-based engineering.
* Multi-skilled background with strong mechanical and electrical competencies.
* Ability to fault-find on complex systems, including automated machinery.
* Comfortable working in a high-volume, time-critical production environment.
* Strong communication skills and capable of working independently on shift.
* Proactive, reliable, and safety-focused mindset.
What’s on Offer
* Competitive salary and shift allowance.
* Stable, long-term role in a well-established industrial environment.
* Opportunities for training, upskilling, and technical development.
* Chance to work with a mix of traditional machinery and modern automated systems.
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