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Multi‑Skilled Engineer (Field Based) – Thurrock & Surrounding SitesSalary: £52,500 + annual bonus (typically 10% of base salary)Hours: Monday–Friday 37.5 hours a week (typically 8:00–16:00, with flexibility for occasional call‑outs)Contract: Full-time, PermanentBase Location: Thurrock (covering predominantly Dagenham, Sittingbourne, as well as supporting the Midlands to cover team holidays).Why join CHEP?CHEP is recognised as one of the Top 17 Global Employers, offering exceptional development opportunities, strong values, and a culture where people genuinely enjoy coming to work.Your benefits include:Annual bonus (typically 10% of base salary)25 days holiday + bank holidays (option to buy/sell days)Company van for travel between sitesEnhanced pension (you 5%, CHEP 7.5%)Share scheme (matched 1:1 after 1 year)Single private healthcare coverLife assurance, employee assistance & wellbeing appsEveryday retail discounts platformVolunteer dayFree on‑site parkingAbout the roleWe’re looking for a Field‑Based Multi‑Skilled Engineer with an electrical bias to support several CHEP service centres across the Thurrock region. You’ll be responsible for maintaining, fault‑finding, and improving automated equipment across multiple sites, ensuring high levels of safety, reliability, and operational performance.This role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, autonomy, and the chance to make a real impact across multiple operations.What you’ll doDeliver proactive and reactive maintenance across multiple CHEP facilitiesDiagnose faults and conduct detailed root cause analysisDrive continuous improvement across equipment and maintenance processesSupport site reliability initiatives: identify failure modes, analyse trends, and implement corrective actionsAssist with project work, upgrades, and change initiativesUse CMMS to log, track, and manage maintenance activitiesSupervise contractors and issue work permitsEnsure all work is completed safely and in line with regulations and CHEP standardsWhat we need from youStrong electrical bias with relevant electrical qualificationsLevel 3 Engineering Apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 in Electrical/Mechanical MaintenanceMulti‑skilled capability across electrical and mechanical disciplinesExperience in fast‑paced, safety‑critical or automated environmentsConfident fault‑finding skills (electrical, mechanical, PLC)Ability to read engineering drawings and use workshop toolsExperience with automation, PLCs, robotics, or similar technologies (highly desirable)A proactive, safety‑focused mindset and the ability to work independently across multiple sitesFull UK driving licenceAbout CHEPCHEP is the global leader in pallet, crate, and container pooling, supporting the world’s biggest brands with over 300 million assets across 55+ countries. We’re committed to sustainability, diversity, and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive.Ready to take your engineering career on the road?Apply today to join our field‑based engineering team supporting Thurrock, Dagenham, Sittingbourne, and beyond.