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Electrical Mechanical Engineer

Gillingham
£50k – £51k/yr
Posted 1 day ago
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Working on behalf of a leading FMCG manufacturer, this is an exciting new opportunity for an Electrical Mechanical Engineer to step into a Lead Reliability Engineer position, having had previous multi-year experience within a manufacturing or plant maintenance environment.

Competitive salary + annual shift allowance

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Shift-based role with rotation every 2 weeks

  • Day Shift: 06:00 - 14:00
  • Evening Shift: 14:00 - 22:00

Please note; due to the shifts and location of our client, you must be a driver and not rely on public transport.

What You'll Be Doing - Electrical Mechanical Engineer

In this role, you won't just maintain equipment - you'll help drive reliability across the site. You'll be the go-to mechanical engineering lead on shift, supporting both your team and production to keep everything running safely and efficiently.

You'll be:

  • Taking ownership of CMMS work orders and keeping mechanical maintenance activity up to date
  • Leading and supporting PPM and reactive maintenance on mechanical plant and production equipment
  • Diagnosing and resolving mechanical faults to reduce downtime, with support on electrical issues where needed
  • Planning and organising maintenance activity to improve line performance and availability
  • Working closely with production teams to hit performance targets
  • Supporting shutdowns, overhauls and planned mechanical maintenance activities
  • Coordinating contractors and making sure work is done safely and correctly
  • Driving continuous improvement ideas that make the site better every day
  • Supporting and developing shift engineers through coaching and training
  • Making sure safety, GMP and food safety standards are always met
  • Keeping tools, equipment and critical plant in top condition

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What You'll Need to Bring

We're looking for someone practical, organised and confident in a manufacturing environment.

  • Strong mechanical fault-finding ability, ideally with some electrical exposure
  • Multi-year experience in a production or manufacturing engineering environment
  • Hands-on plant maintenance background (not just theory)
  • Well organised, with the ability to plan maintenance work effectively
  • Confidence supervising engineers or contractors on shift
  • Good understanding of health & safety standards (IOSH desirable)
  • Comfortable using CMMS systems and basic IT tools
  • Strong communication and team working skills
  • A proactive, "fix it properly" mindset

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Qualifications Required for Senior Mechanical Engineer

  • Mechanical engineering qualification (NVQ Level 3, HNC, HND or equivalent)
  • Multi-year hands-on experience in mechanical maintenance of production equipment
  • Basic electrical fault-finding knowledge desirable (18th Edition or equivalent a bonus, not essential)
  • FLT licence (nice to have, not essential)

Why This Role?

  • Work for a leading FMCG organisation
  • Step into a leadership role while staying hands-on
  • Influence how reliability and maintenance are delivered on site
  • Work in a fast-paced, modern manufacturing environment
  • Be part of a team that values safety, quality and improvement
  • Develop your skills with ongoing training and career progression

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If you're an experienced mechanical engineer ready to take the next step into a leadership role, we'd love to hear from you.

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Skills

Mechanical Fault-Finding
Electrical Fault-Finding
CMMS
PPM
Reactive Maintenance
Plant Maintenance
Contractor Coordination
Continuous Improvement
Team Leadership
Health & Safety
GMP
Food Safety Standards

Location

Gillingham, England, United Kingdom

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