Electrical Installation & Test Engineer

Cotteswold Dairy Ltd; Tewkesbury; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday

Refer-a-friend £500

Cycle to Work

Discounted company products

Aviva pension scheme

Health and wellbeing support

Job summary

Cotteswold Dairy Ltd. seeks an Electrical Installation & Test Engineer for the Engineering Department at the Tewkesbury site. The role focuses on electrical maintenance, installation, and fault finding to ensure reliability of production and distribution equipment.

The position involves planned and reactive maintenance, with shift hours of 13:45 to 21:45, Monday to Friday. A strong electrical background and relevant certifications are required to uphold safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Qualified Electrical Engineer with strong electrical bias.
• City & Guilds 2391-51 – Periodic Inspection, Testing and Certification.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (Amendment 2).
• Level 3 Award in Initial Verification and Certification of Electrical Installations.
• Strong fault finding and diagnostic skills.
• Experience with automated or high-speed machinery.
• FMCG/manufacturing experience preferred.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and manage priorities.
• Commitment to safety and high workmanship standards.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance across the site.
• Respond to breakdowns and provide reactive maintenance support.
• Fault find, repair and test electrical and mechanical plant equipment.
• Carry out electrical installation work including single and three phase systems.
• Ensure compliance with electrical regulations and testing requirements.
• Assist with electrical improvement and installation projects across site.
• Conduct scheduled inspections and lubrication of machinery.
• Perform annual emergency lighting and distribution testing.
• Collaborate with Engineering Manager to adjust maintenance schedules.
• Adhere to Health & Safety policies.

Skills

Fault finding

Independent worker

Diagnostic skills

High-speed machinery

Education

City & Guilds 2391-51

18th Edition Wiring Regulations

Initial Verification & Certification

Job description

Electrical Installation & Test Engineer – Engineering Department

Afternoon / Evening Shift

• Electrical Maintenance & Installation
• Tewkesbury

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Shift: Monday - Friday, 13:45 - 21:45

Location: Tewkesbury Production Site, GL20 8JE

Join Team Cotteswold

Established in 1938, Cotteswold Dairy is one of the UK's leading independent family-owned dairies. From our Tewkesbury production site we supply fresh, high-quality dairy products to customers across the region, working closely with local farmers and communities. We are now looking for a skilled Electrical Installation & Test Engineer to join our Engineering Team. This role plays a key part in maintaining the reliability and safety of our production and distribution equipment, supporting both planned preventative maintenance and reactive engineering across the site.

The Role

Working as part of our Engineering Department, you will support the smooth operation of our production and distribution facilities through electrical maintenance, installation, and fault finding. The role involves working with a wide range of machinery and automated systems, requiring strong diagnostic skills and a proactive approach.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance across the Tewkesbury production and distribution site
• Respond to breakdowns and provide reactive maintenance support
• Fault find, repair, and test electrical and mechanical plant equipment
• Carry out electrical installation work including single and three phase systems
• Ensure compliance with electrical regulations, inspection protocols, and testing requirements
• Assist with electrical improvement and installation projects across site
• Conduct scheduled inspections, lubrication, and maintenance of machinery
• Perform annual emergency lighting and electrical distribution testing
• Work closely with the Engineering Manager to adapt maintenance schedules as required
• Follow all company Health & Safety policies and procedures

What We're Looking For

• Qualified Electrical Engineer with strong electrical bias
• City & Guilds 2391-51 – Periodic Inspection, Testing and Certification
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (Amendment 2)
• Level 3 Award in Initial Verification and Certification of Electrical Installations
• Strong electrical fault finding and diagnostic skills
• Experience working with automated or high-speed machinery
• Ideally experience within an FMCG or manufacturing environment
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and manage priorities
• Committed to delivering high standards of workmanship and safety

Why Join Cotteswold Dairy?

• Competitive salary with opportunities for progression
• 30 days' holiday, increasing with service
• Refer-a-friend scheme (up to £500)
• Cycle to Work
• Discounted company products
• Aviva pension scheme (4% employee / 4.5% employer contributions)
• Health and wellbeing support through Simply Health
• Work as part of a supportive and skilled Engineering team