Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Job Type: Full-time, permanent - Continental shift

Location: Canterbury

Salary: £52,605 per annum

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.
• A 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 hols

If you are interested in this role, please apply and Reed Engineering looks forward to speaking in more detail.