Job Description
Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer required in Cheltenham, Salary: £46,000 per annum, Hours: Weekly rotating 3-shift pattern covering 05:00am – 01:00am (8-hour shifts, 9 hours on site including 2 x 15-minute paid breaks and 1 x 30-minute unpaid break), full-time permanent contract, immediate start available following a successful interview process.
Are you a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer with strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding skills? We are looking for an experienced engineer to join a well-established manufacturing site in Cheltenham. This is a hands-on role within a fast-paced production environment, supporting site operations through breakdown response, planned maintenance and continuous improvement initiatives.
The Role
As a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for maintaining and repairing a wide range of production and site equipment to ensure minimal downtime and consistent output. You will work closely with production teams, applying fault-finding skills across electrical, mechanical and pneumatic systems. The ability to read and understand electrical and pneumatic drawings is a core requirement of this role.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide reactive breakdown support across the site
* Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM)
* Diagnose and repair faults on electrical and mechanical systems
* Work on motors, gearboxes, conveyors, chain drives, pumps and bearings
* Read and interpret electrical and pneumatic schematics
* Support production teams to maintain output and efficiency
* Maintain high standards of health & safety and housekeeping
* Support continuous improvement and engineering projects as required
Candidate Requirements:
* Multi-skilled maintenance engineer (approximately 60/40 mechanical or electrical bias either way)
* Minimum 5 years’ experience in a fast-paced engineering or production environment
* Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding capability
* Experience working with single-phase and three-phase electrical systems
* Working knowledge of PLC-controlled machinery
* Basic knowledge of inverters and control systems
* Pneumatics experience
* Ability to read and understand electrical and pneumatic drawings
* Relevant engineering and/or electrical qualifications
* Good understanding of health & safety
Desirable Experience:
* Steam boilers
* Steam and condensate systems
* Heat exchangers
* Water treatment or soft water systems
What’s on Offer:
* £46,000 per annum
* Full-time, permanent position
* Weekly rotating 3-shift pattern
* Stable role within a well-established manufacturing environment
Interested? Apply online today or contact Pertemps Gloucester, Unit 4A, Elmbridge Court, Cheltenham Road East, Gloucester, GL3 1JZ. Open Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 17:00. Call 01452 507500 for more information.