Maintenance Engineer

3 month contract

£30.15 per hour
4 on 4 off (O/T Available)
Kent

gap technical are representing a market-leading business seeking an experienced Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer to provide interim maintenance support at their Kent site.

Performance Objectives

• Reactive breakdown support to minimise disruption
• Execution of planned and preventative maintenance activities
• Electrical & Mechanical fault diagnosis using drawings, diagnostics, and equipment history
• Identification and rectification of recurring equipment faults, including implementation of permanent corrective actions
• Support for continuous improvement initiatives related to equipment reliability and uptime
• Collaboration with production and engineering teams to ensure safe and efficient plant operation
• Assistance with machinery modifications, upgrades, and repair works as required
• All services delivered in compliance with site health, safety, and food hygiene standards

Profile

• Time-served engineer or demonstrable equivalent industry experience
• Multi Skilled Capabilities with proven capability in FMCG manufacturing environments
• Experience working with:
  • 3-phase electrical systems
  • Motors, drives, inverters, and safety circuits
  • I/O PLC fault-finding (Siemens / Allen Bradley or similar)
  • Automated food production and packaging equipment
• Able to work with minimal direction, managing workload and priorities independently
• Strong communication skills when liaising with site stakeholders

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This contract opportunity is advertised by gap technical, operating as an employment business. Selection is based solely on suitability to provide the services described.

Closing Date: 30/11/2026