Assistant Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer 6787
Location:
Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire
Hours:
37.5 hours per week
Monday – Friday, 13:45 – 21:45
Salary:
£35,470.50 per annum
Permanent
Key Responsibilities of an Assistant Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer
* Respond to factory breakdowns and provide hands‑on support to production
* Carry out electrical and mechanical fault finding on site equipment
* Support reactive maintenance across production machinery
* Assist with planned preventative maintenance (PPM) schedules
* Repair and test electrical and mechanical plant equipment
* Work in line with Health & Safety policies and site procedures
* Support continuous improvement of plant reliability and performance
Key Skills of an Assistant Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer
Essential:
* Electrical bias (ideally 70/30 electrical to mechanical)
* Electrical qualification (HNC, HND, HNCD or City & Guilds equivalent) or strong hands‑on experience
* Experience working with high‑speed automated machinery
* Experience with conveyor systems and fast‑moving equipment
* Strong fault‑finding and problem‑solving skills
* Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
* Self‑motivated and adaptable to changing priorities
Desirable:
* Experience within FMCG or food manufacturing environments
Additional Information
This is an excellent opportunity to join a long‑established FMCG business, in a hands‑on engineering role with a stable Monday to Friday shift pattern. You will play a key part in maintaining site reliability while developing your skills within a supportive Engineering team.
Benefits include:
* 22 days holiday plus bank holidays
* Additional day’s holiday after 3 years’ service
* Refer‑a‑friend bonus scheme (up to £500)
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Discounted company products and delivery options
* Aviva pension scheme (4% employee / 4.5% employer)
* Health & wellbeing support through Simply Health
How to Apply
To apply, please email your CV to zee.powell@first-base.co.uk or call Zee Powell on 01453 755330.
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