Multi-Skilled Engineer

HR GO Driving; Folkestone; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Multi-Skilled Engineer for a temporary role in Folkestone. This hands-on position involves maintaining high-speed processing and packaging lines, resolving mechanical and electrical faults, and participating in upgrades and improvement projects. Ideal candidates have experience in an automated FMCG environment, relevant City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3 qualifications, and strong troubleshooting skills. Opportunities for ongoing training and development are also provided.

Benefits

Competitive salary and shift allowance

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Experience in fault-finding and repairs in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to perform mechanical and electrical troubleshooting.
• Experience with installation and commissioning of equipment.

Responsibilities

• Keep processing and packaging lines running efficiently.
• Resolve mechanical and electrical faults on equipment.
• Participate in improvement projects and upgrades.

Skills

Strong experience in an automated FMCG environment

Hands-on experience with processing and packaging machinery

Confident mechanical and electrical fault-finding on automated plant

Great communicator and team player

Flexible approach to shifts

Education

Mechanical qualification: City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3

Electrical qualification: City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3

Tools

PLCs

Drives

Control systems

Job description

Type & Hours

Temporary ongoing (approximately 6 months)

Monday - Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm (30-minute lunch) - 40 hours per week

Starting ASAP

Pay

DOE

Summary

Love fixing things, solving problems and keeping fast‑paced kit running smoothly? Join a busy, fully automated FMCG site in Folkestone where no two days are the same. This is a hands‑on role for a Multi‑Skilled Engineer who enjoys getting stuck in, working with modern machinery and being the go‑to person when the line needs a hero.

Key responsibilities

• Keep high‑speed processing and packaging lines running through PPM, fault‑finding and reactive repairs
• Track down and resolve mechanical and electrical faults on automated equipment
• Strip, rebuild and re‑align mechanical components; change bearings, gearboxes, conveyors and ancillaries
• Carry out electrical troubleshooting, wiring, motor and control component replacement and testing
• Get involved in improvement projects, upgrades and new equipment installs
• Keep accurate maintenance records and champion health & safety on shift
• Work closely with production and engineering to smash downtime targets and boost reliability

Qualifications

• Strong experience in an automated FMCG environment
• Hands‑on experience with processing and packaging machinery
• Mechanical qualification: City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent)
• Electrical qualification: City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent)
• Confident mechanical and electrical fault‑finding on automated plant
• Great communicator and team player who can stay calm under pressure
• Flexible approach to shifts if required
• Experience with PLCs, drives and basic control systems
• Experience installing and commissioning new equipment

What we offer

• Competitive salary and shift allowance (where applicable)
• Ongoing training, upskilling and development opportunities
• Friendly, supportive, safety‑first team culture
• Chance to work with modern, automated kit and build your CV with a well‑known FMCG site

How to apply

Ready to get stuck in? Please submit your CV to be considered for this opportunity.