Electrical Installation & Test Engineer — FMCG Plant

Cotteswold Dairy Ltd; Tewkesbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

30 days holiday

Refer-a-friend £500

Cycle to Work

Discounted company products

Aviva pension scheme

Health and wellbeing support

Engineering team

Job summary

Cotteswold Dairy Ltd is seeking an Electrical Installation & Test Engineer to join the Engineering Department at our Tewkesbury production site. The role focuses on electrical maintenance, installation, fault finding, and ensuring safe, compliant operation across production and distribution equipment.

You will carry out planned maintenance, respond to breakdowns, and support electrical improvements while working Monday to Friday 13:45–21:45 in a 37.5-hour week.

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 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

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

Skills

Electrical bias

Code/inspection knowledge

Fault finding

Automation experience

Manufacturing environment

Independent working

Safety-conscious

Education

City & Guilds 2391-51

Level 3 Award in Verification & Certification

Job description

Cotteswold Dairy Ltd is seeking an Electrical Installation & Test Engineer to join the Engineering Department at our Tewkesbury production site. The role focuses on electrical maintenance, installation, fault finding, and ensuring safe, compliant operation across production and distribution equipment.

You will carry out planned maintenance, respond to breakdowns, and support electrical improvements while working Monday to Friday 13:45–21:45 in a 37.5-hour week.