• Location: Canterbury
• Job Type: Full-time, permanent - Continental Shifts
• Salary: £52,605 inc shift premium

Join a leader in the manufacturing industry. We are seeking a Maintenance Engineer to enhance our client's Engineering Maintenance team. This role is crucial for developing long-term reliable solutions and supporting various upgrade projects aimed at optimising equipment utilisation and efficiency.

• Assist the Engineering Manager in creating a high-performing team with the goal of achieving zero breakdowns and eliminating machine setup issues.
• Perform planned maintenance tasks autonomously to maximise machinery uptime and minimise disruption to production targets.
• Support reactive maintenance tasks proactively, liaising with the Engineering Manager to ensure minimal production downtime.
• Work on electrical installations up to 400V, process safety circuits, and electrical control circuits (PLC & VSD), adhering to health and safety standards.
• Assist in creating and reviewing risk assessments, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), One-Point Lessons (OPLs), and Preventative Maintenance Schedules.
• Conduct effective fault diagnosis using both mechanical and electrical root cause analysis to identify problems and determine solutions.

• Experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment, ideally within fresh produce or FMCG.
• Formal Qualification in Engineering (electrical biased) with significant experience in both Electrical and Mechanical fields.
• Proven ability to apply engineering knowledge and skills to perform root cause analysis.
• Good IT skills for producing well-presented documentation and reports.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build relationships across various departments.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative environment.
• Support for professional development and continuous learning.
• Inclusive and supportive team culture.

If you are interested in the Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer role, please apply and Reed Engineering looks forward to speaking in more detail.