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.