Maintenance Engineer (Multi Skilled)

Location – Near Canterbury, Kent

Salary: Up to £54,000 + Overtime – Continental Shift Pattern

Senex Recruitment is working with a successful and well-established manufacturing and industrial engineering business seeking a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer to support production reliability, minimise downtime, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

About this Maintenance Engineer (Multi Skilled) role

We are open to applications from electrically biased, multi-skilled, or mechanically biased engineers, provided they have some experience in electrical maintenance, such as the use of electrical test meters and motor connections as minimum.

This is a hands-on role in a fast-paced production environment where engineers are responsible for fault finding, reactive maintenance, and planned preventative maintenance across a wide range of industrial equipment.

Engineers with more advanced skills in PLCs, instrumentation, or automation are invited to apply, but training and development opportunities are available for the right candidate.

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Key responsibilities

Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and Equipment Reliability

Carry out scheduled maintenance to maintain equipment performance and reduce unplanned downtime.

Reactive Breakdown and Fault Finding

Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults efficiently using a methodical approach.

Manufacturing Equipment Support

Support production teams to ensure machinery operates safely and efficiently.

Electrical Maintenance and Diagnostics

Work with electrical systems including motors, sensors, control panels, and use of test equipment.

Automation, PLC and Instrumentation Support

Possibly assist with fault finding and improvements on PLC-controlled systems and instrumentation where applicable and if within your technical capabilities.

Maintenance Systems and Documentation

Maintain accurate maintenance records and contribute to improving engineering processes.

Continuous Improvement and Engineering Projects

Support reliability improvements, upgrades, and site engineering projects.

Safety and Compliance

Ensure all work is completed in line with health, safety, and compliance standards.

Shift-Based Engineering Support

Work within a structured continental shift pattern covering both days and nights.

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Skills and experience required

• Experience within a manufacturing or production maintenance environment
• Electrical competence as a minimum a use of test meters and motor connections
• 18th Edition desirable but not essential if experience is strong
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving ability
• Experience working on mechanical and/or electrical systems
• Knowledge of industrial equipment such as motors, conveyors, pneumatics, and hydraulics
• Exposure to PLCs, automation, or instrumentation (advantageous but not essential as multiple roles)
• Ability to work effectively within a multi-skilled engineering team
• Strong awareness of health and safety practices

Salary and benefits

• Salary up to £54,000 plus overtime opportunities
• Continental shift pattern providing regular extended time off
• Additional benefits such as pension
• Opportunity to work within a modern and well-invested manufacturing environment
• Ongoing training and development in automation and advanced engineering systems including 18th Edition if needed
• Exposure to continuous improvement and reliability-based engineering projects

Apply for this Maintenance Engineer job

If you are a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer looking for a well-paid role with excellent shift balance and opportunities to develop your technical skills, apply today or contact Senex Recruitment for a confidential discussion.

Due to the confidential nature of this appointment, full company details will be shared upon application or initial conversation.

If you’d like to discuss the role in confidence before applying or to introduce yourself after sending your CV, feel free to contact Kevin McHugh at Senex Recruitment on 01424 211872.

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