We are helping our client to recruit a Multi Skilled Engineer for their site in Rochester, Kent.

The role will take responsibility for the following:

To ensure all machines and equipment are maintained to the optimum standards through adequate maintenance

Using fault finding techniques, react quickly to faults and breakdowns, communicating clearly with affected parties and working efficiently to fix the issue.

Minimise the likelihood of breakdowns by keeping equipment in a good state of repair and seeking continuous improvement opportunities by looking for ways to reduce the cost impact to the business as a result of downtime and ensuring a systematic planned maintenance programme is in place

Communicate with production teams to advance plan for downtime on machinery for service/modification or repairs that need carrying out

Maintaining a stock of critical spare parts as well as ordering parts for service and repair work.

Ensuring work is carried out in a safe and efficient manner and in accordance with health and safety regulations

Assisting with the installation and commissioning of new equipment

Maintaining technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks and benchmarking best-practice

Our perfect Multi-Skilled Engineer would have:

* Proven experience of working as a Multi-Skilled Engineer in a similar manufacturing environment

* An electrical apprenticeship served (City & Guilds), HNC, ONC, NVQ Level 3, 18th Edition or similar

* A strong electrical basis with mechanical skills

* A strong awareness of and full commitment to the adherence of health and safety guidelines

* A proactive approach with a focus on driving improvement

* Excellent attention to detail; strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills

* Experience of using CMMS (Computerised Maintenance Management Systems)

* Effective communication skills; can engage with all levels of the business with a minimum of B2 in English

* The ability to manage multiple tasks with the ability to reprioritise whilst continuing to manage expectations

* PLC fault finding & diagnostics experience

The hours you would work:

A 4 on 4 off rotating shift comprising of 07:00-19:00 and 12:00-24:00. During peak periods, shifts may change to 09:00-21:00

What else our client can offer you:

* 28 days holiday including bank holidays (with an opportunity to earn more holiday based on your length of service)

* Pension scheme

* Fortnightly pay

* Learning and development opportunities

* Discretionary Christmas bonus

* Free onsite parking

* Access to free Wi-Fi