Multi-Skilled Engineer Sittingbourne UK Rate £42k per annum

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the successful candidate will play a crucial role in keeping the busy production environment running smoothly. Carrying out both planned and reactive maintenance, fault finding, and technical support across a wide variety of plant, machinery, and site services.

This is a hands on role in a fast paced manufacturing environment where your expertise will directly minimise downtime and support efficient, safe, and reliable production.

What You Will Do

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance to ensure all machinery and site services remain safe, reliable, and efficient.
• Diagnose faults quickly and effectively to minimise production downtime.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by sharing knowledge, ideas, and best practice within the Engineering team.
• Support and achieve departmental KPIs and operational targets.
• Maintain a positive, collaborative working environment.
• Work safely at all times, following company policies, procedures, and permit‑to‑work systems.

Icandidate would have:

• Recognised engineering apprenticeship, training or degree.
• Electrical engineering qualification.
• Experience with Siemens PLC software and programming.
• Experience of working in a manufacturing environment, ideally food.
• Strong mechanical problem solving skills.
• Knowledge of current Health & Safety requirements.
• Confident, proactive, with strong communication skills.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficiency in Microsoft programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams).
• Ability to stay calm and professional under pressure.
• Good record-keeping skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Experience of SAP software would be beneficial, though not essential.

What You Can Expect

• 42k per annum dependent on suitability, training and experience.
• 5% bonus scheme.
• Core hours will be 40 hours per week. The team shares shifts to ensure the factory is staffed between 06:00 - 22:00.
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
• Opportunities for career growth and development.
• Access to 1000s of courses on LinkedIn learning.
• Comprehensive training and support, with 5 training days planned for every worker in 2026.
• Employee benefits platform.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• A positive and inclusive work environment.

If you feel like you have the relevant experince and skills please forward a CV