Temporary Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer
Location: Folkestone, Kent
Contract: Temporary (9 Months)
Start Date: August/September 2026
Hours: Monday–Thursday, 8:00am–5:00pm | Friday, 8:00am–4:00pm
Working Week: 42 hours (30-minute lunch break)
Pay Rate: Excellent
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineers to join a well-established manufacturing site in Folkestone on an initial 9-month temporary contract.
This is an excellent opportunity to work within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, supporting the maintenance, reliability and continuous improvement of production and plant equipment.
The Role
As a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer, you will play a key role in ensuring production equipment operates safely and efficiently. Working as part of a small engineering team, you will carry out planned and reactive maintenance, fault finding, equipment testing and continuous improvement activities to maximise plant performance and minimise downtime.
Key Responsibilities
* Carry out planned, preventative, predictive and reactive maintenance on production and plant equipment.
* Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults efficiently.
* Complete routine inspections and testing to ensure equipment operates within specification.
* Troubleshoot PLC and robotic systems where required.
* Prioritise maintenance work in line with production requirements.
* Support continuous improvement initiatives, including automation developments and SMED projects.
* Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation.
* Ensure all work is completed in accordance with Health & Safety, GMP, quality and environmental standards.
* Support colleagues through knowledge sharing and contribute to maintaining high engineering standards across the site.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
* Extensive experience working within an automated FMCG or manufacturing environment.
* Strong experience maintaining processing and packaging machinery.
* Mechanical qualification (City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3 or equivalent).
* Electrical qualification (City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3 or equivalent).
* Experience fault finding on PLCs and robotic equipment.
* Proven experience delivering reactive, planned, preventative and predictive maintenance.
* Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies and SMED.
* Understanding of COSHH regulations.
* Lean Six Sigma Yellow or Green Belt (desirable).
* 17th Edition Electrical Qualification (desirable).
What We're Looking For
* A proactive, can-do attitude with excellent problem-solving skills.
* Ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively.
* Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with production teams and fellow engineers.
* A commitment to maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality and housekeeping.
What's on Offer
* 9-month temporary assignment with an established manufacturing business.
* Monday to Friday working pattern with no weekend shifts.
* Opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement projects within a modern manufacturing environment.
If you have the skills and experience to thrive in this role, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with your up-to-date CV
