Multi Skilled Engineer

Be the driving force behind innovation and reliability in a cutting-edge vertical farming environment.

Multi Skilled Engineer
Location: Sandwich, Kent
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 DOE
Hours: 4 days on, 4 days off 7 am - 6.15 pm

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Annual bonus based on company, team, and personal performance
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Group Income Protection
• Private Health Insurance
• Enhanced maternity & paternity leave
• 5% employer pension contribution
• Mental health and coaching support
• Learning Allowance
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Anniversary Rewards
• Quarterly team socials and company events

Join a pioneering client in the vertical farming sector, where your engineering expertise will directly impact sustainable food production. You’ll be part of a collaborative team that values safety, innovation, and continuous improvement.

You’ll be trusted with

• Operating, maintaining, improving, and repairing equipment to meet production targets safely and efficiently
• Understanding the full vertical farm process and applying mechanical and electrical skills
• Conducting changeovers, repairs, and adjustments using cams, slides, bearings, belts, and pulleys
• Fault-finding and repairing pneumatic and electrical systems
• Performing risk assessments, writing permits, and collaborating with contractors
• Using Microsoft Office and interpreting engineering drawings
• Managing CMMS work orders and performing preventative maintenance
• Leading initiatives in safety, environment, production output, and root cause analysis
• Auditing engineering stores and applying 5S principles
• Creating operating procedures and training guides
• Supporting maintenance shutdowns and engineering projects

What you’ll bring:

• Time-served engineering apprenticeship or equivalent skill level
• Qualifications in English and Mathematics
• Experience in FMCG manufacturing, ideally within the food industry
• Strong mechanical, electrical, bench fitting, and machining skills
• Knowledge of food hygiene standards
• Exposure to project management tools and techniques
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities

Apply now!