Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias)

  • PEARSON WHIFFIN RECRUITMENT LTD
  • Tonbridge, Kent
  • Jan 21, 2026
Full time Engineering

Job Description

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias) Total Earnings: £44,000 £48,500 per annum (£36,000 £40,000 base salary + shift allowance + annual bonus) Permanent Tonbridge, Kent Rotating Shifts: 6am 2pm / 2pm 10pm (No Nights) Contacts: Emily Powell & Sammy Messenger

APPLICANTS MUST ALREADY HAVE THE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK. SPONSORSHIP IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THIS ROLE.

Are you a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer with an electrical bias looking for a role that offers strong earnings, long-term stability and real career progression?

This is a brilliant opportunity to join a well-established, highly regarded UK manufacturer operating within a regulated food or pharmaceutical environment, where engineering teams are genuinely valued and supported.

You ll become part of a friendly, experienced engineering function, supporting a busy production site where your skills directly contribute to safety, efficiency and continuous improvement.

The Role

  • Electrical and mechanical fault-finding, maintenance and repairs
  • Planned and reactive maintenance to minimise downtime
  • Breakdown response in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
  • Equipment installations and continuous improvement projects
  • Dismantling, inspection and testing of components
  • Close collaboration with production and technical teams
  • Safe maintenance of tools and equipment
  • Completion of maintenance records and technical documentation

About You

  • Time-served engineer with Level 3, HNC or equivalent qualification
  • Electrical bias (approx. 60/40) with 17th or 18th Edition
  • Experience in food production or pharmaceutical manufacturing
  • Planned, reactive and project-based maintenance experience
  • Hands-on knowledge of pumps, motors, steam systems, pneumatics and hydraulics
  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills
  • Confident using basic IT systems

What s On Offer

  • Total earnings of £44,000 £48,500 per annum
  • Shift allowance: £356.42 per month (£4,277.04 per annum)
  • Annual bonus equivalent to one month s salary (after 12 months service)
  • Outstanding pension and private healthcare
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • No night shifts
  • Excellent training, development and progression
  • Free on-site parking

If you re looking for a hands-on role where you can turn your passion for mechanics and making things into a career, apply now for immediate consideration.