Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Advertised by MorePeople

Location
Erith, Kent
Salary
£56,393 - £57,393 a year Full Benefits package
Job type
Permanent
Sector
Other
Posted
2 November 2026
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Job description

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Location: Erith, Kent
Salary: £56,393 per annum
Shift Pattern: 4 on, 4 off | Days and Nights

We're recruiting for an exciting opportunity for a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join an established engineering team at a site in Erith.

We're looking for an engineer with a 60/40 Mechanical bias who can bring strong maintenance and fault-finding skills to a fast-paced operational environment.

If you're a hands-on engineer who enjoys keeping machinery running, solving technical problems and working as part of a team, this could be the opportunity for you.



The Role

  • Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance on site machinery and equipment.

  • Diagnose faults and carry out mechanical and electrical repairs.

  • Respond to breakdowns to minimise downtime and maintain production efficiency.

  • Support continuous improvement and equipment reliability.

  • Work collaboratively with the wider engineering and operations teams.

  • Maintain high standards of health, safety and housekeeping.



Salary & Benefits

  • £56,393 basic annual salary

  • Overtime paid at 1.5x

  • 12 additional cover days when required, paid at 1.5x

  • 22 days' annual holiday, inclusive of bank holidays

  • Bupa Healthcare Cash Plan after probation

  • Death in Service benefit worth 1x annual salary

  • Free on-site parking

  • On-site canteen with free meals and additional products available to purchase

  • Reward Gateway employee benefits platform

  • Pension scheme with 3% employer and 5% employee contributions, subject to scheme thresholds



Shift Pattern

A continental-style 4 on, 4 off rotation:

  • 2 day shifts: 5:00am-5:00pm

  • 2 night shifts: 5:00pm-5:00am

  • 4 days off



What We're Looking For

  • Experience in a multi-skilled maintenance engineering role.

  • A strong mechanical background, ideally with a 60/40 mechanical bias.

  • Good electrical and mechanical fault-finding capabilities.

  • Experience with preventative and reactive maintenance.

  • A proactive approach to breakdown response and problem-solving.

  • The ability to work effectively within a shift-based engineering team.

Please note: Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Skilled Worker visa sponsorship is not available for this vacancy.

Interested? Apply today with your latest CV to be considered for this opportunity.

Reference 225785710

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