Multi-Skilled Engineer
Location: Folkestone
Join a high-performing engineering team in a fast-paced FMCG environment!
We are looking for a proactive, adaptable Multi-Skilled Engineer to help drive performance, reliability, and continuous improvement across our clients site initially on a 6 month Temporary basis. Working within a highly automated manufacturing environment, you will play a key role in ensuring production efficiency (OEE), maintaining plant equipment, and supporting quality standards across the facility.
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated engineer who enjoys solving complex problems, sharing knowledge, and making a genuine impact on operational performance.
What You'll Be Doing
Maintaining and repairing production and plant equipment to minimise downtime.
Carrying out reactive, planned, preventative, and predictive maintenance.
Executing maintenance procedures and prioritising work in line with production needs.
Conducting routine checks and tests to ensure equipment is performing within specification.
Promoting and complying with all GMP, hygiene, Health & Safety, and environmental standards.
Supporting continuous improvement initiatives and corporate strategic goals.
Training and developing others in key technical skills and changeovers.
Communicating effectively with Engineers, Packaging Managers, and the Engineering Supervisor.
Leading clear and informative shift handovers.What We're Looking For
Technical Skills
Strong engineering background within an automated FMCG environment.
Experience with processing and packaging machinery.
Mechanical and Electrical qualification (City & Guilds/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent).
17th Edition electrical qualification desirable.
Proven ability to troubleshoot PLCs, robotics, and complex automation issues.
Experience delivering improvements through CI or SMED activities.
Knowledge of COSHH regulations.The hours of work are 8.00am - 4.30pm Monday to Friday with an immediate start.
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