Details:
- Salary: £56,393 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Erith Kent
- Date: 1 day ago
Description:
A multiskilled engineer is responsible for ensuring the efficient operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of production machinery and site services within a food manufacturing environment. The role focuses on minimizing downtime, maintaining food safety standards, and supporting production targets.
Client Details
A globally recognised food manufacturer, serving both retail and food service markets. The business has built a strong reputation for quality, innovation, and trusted household brands.
Description
Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on production and packaging equipment
Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns and perform effective fault diagnosis and repair
Ensure all machinery operates in line with food safety and hygiene standards (e.g., HACCP)
Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment reliability and efficiency
Maintain accurate maintenance records and complete all documentation
Work closely with production teams to minimize downtime and optimize performance
Ensure compliance with health & safety regulations at all times
Assist with installation and commissioning of new equipment
Monitor and maintain utilities (e.g., steam, refrigeration, compressed air systems)
Identify root causes of recurring faults and implement corrective actions 4 on 4 off shift pattern, 2 x 5:00am to 17.00pm then 2 x 17:00pm to 05:00am, 4 days off
Profile
Proven experience as a maintenance or shift engineer in a food manufacturing or FMCG environment
Strong electrical and/or mechanical engineering skills
Experience with PLC fault finding (desirable)
Knowledge of food safety standards and regulations
Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced production environment
Relevant engineering qualification (e.g., NVQ Level 3, HNC/HND, or equivalent)
Electrical certification (e.g., 18th Edition) - desirableJob Offer
Salary- £56,393 per annum
22 days holiday, inclusive of bank holidays
Over time paid at 1.5 times
12 Cover days to be worked when demand requires - paid at 1.5 times.
Free onsite canteen with option to purchase additional products.
Free on-site parking & EV charging
Free BUPA healthcare cash plan after passing probation
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