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Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

The Sterling Choice
Erith · posted 18 August 2026
Salary
£50,000 – £55,000 a year
Job type
full time
Location
Erith, Greater London
Category
Engineering
Are you looking for a role to get your weekends back? Look no further, we are looking for an Engineer to join a well-established engineering department in a fast paced manufacturing environment. The role operates on a Monday to Friday basis, on a 3 shift rotation. When equipment stops, you're the person people want on shift. If you're the kind of engineer who can walk into a breakdown, get to the root cause quickly, and keep production moving, this role will feel right at home. You will be supporting planned maintenance, breakdown response, and overall equipment reliability in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where no two days are ever quite the same. About the Business This is a well-established, large-scale manufacturing operation with a strong focus on reliability, safety, and continuous improvement. The site operates high-volume production processes where engineering performance is critical to overall output. You'll be joining a stable, skilled maintenance team with a strong emphasis on teamwork, problem-solving, and keeping production running efficiently. Shift Pattern 3-shift rotating system: 6:00am 2:00pm 2:00pm 10:00pm 10:00pm 6:00am Benefits Competitive salary Strong pension scheme 25 days + Bank Holidays Overtime paid at x2 Key Responsibilities Fault diagnosis on mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems, responding quickly to breakdowns Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) to schedule Completing engineering maintenance tasks within assigned areas Updating CMMS records for breakdowns, downtime and maintenance history Ensuring effective shift handovers where applicable Maintaining safe working practices in line with 6S and risk assessments Supporting continuous improvement to reduce downtime and improve efficiency Supporting and developing apprentices within the team Ensuring plant and equipment is correctly serviced, maintained and calibrated Providing flexible support across departments when required About You Time-served apprenticeship in engineering (Electrical or Mechanical) Strong fault-finding skills across mechanical and electrical systems Good communication skills at all levels Self-motivated, disciplined, and proactive approach Team-focused with a continuous improvement mindset
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