Maintenance Engineer

Pertemps Gloucester (Chiltern) Industrial; Bourton-on-the-Water; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site role

Training and development

Permanent contract

Job summary

Pertemps Gloucester (Chiltern) Industrial is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Engineer in Bourton-on-the-Water. The role covers planned maintenance, breakdowns, fault finding, repairs and continuous improvement to maximise equipment reliability and production uptime.

You should have at least 3 years in a similar role, strong diagnostic skills, and the ability to read technical documentation. On-site, permanent, with a salary of £34,000–£36,000 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in a Maintenance Engineer role or similar.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with planned preventative maintenance and reactive breakdowns.
• Ability to read and interpret equipment manuals and tech docs.
• Good IT skills including MS Office; able to share reports clearly.
• Strong communication across production and engineering teams.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment; basic fabrication is a plus.
• A driving licence and access to a vehicle is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance on production equipment.
• Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns and stoppages.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical and pneumatic faults.
• Carry out repairs and ensure safe, operational condition.
• Investigate recurring failures and suggest corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities.
• Support engineering projects, upgrades and process improvements.
• Identify opportunities to improve reliability, safety and efficiency.
• Lead or support continuous improvement projects when required.
• Produce simple fixtures, jigs, brackets and tooling as needed.

Skills

Fault finding

Maintenance planning

Reading manuals

Microsoft Office

Team communication

Driving licence

Tools

CAD / SolidWorks

Job description

About the job

Based in Bourton-on-the-Water, this permanent, full‑time position seeks a skilled Maintenance Engineer for an established manufacturing business. Working on‑site, the successful candidate will earn between £34,000 and £36,000, dependent on experience.

Core duties include planned preventative maintenance, attending breakdowns, fault finding, repairs, and driving continuous improvement across production machinery. Collaborating with production and engineering colleagues, the engineer will help maximise equipment reliability, reduce downtime, and boost overall performance.

Applicants should be hands‑on, with proven experience maintaining plant and machinery in a manufacturing setting. Strong diagnostic abilities and a methodical approach to problem‑solving are essential for this varied role.

Maintenance Engineer required in Bourton-on-the-Water. Salary : £34,000 - £36,000 (dependent on experience), Hours: Full‑time, on‑site, Contract: Permanent Opportunity.

Pertemps are recruiting for an experienced Maintenance Engineer to join an established manufacturing business in Bourton-on-the-Water. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands‑on engineer looking for a varied position covering planned maintenance, breakdowns, fault finding, repairs, and continuous improvement. Working closely with the wider production and engineering teams, you will play a key role in maintaining the reliability and efficiency of production equipment and machinery while helping to minimise downtime and improve overall equipment performance.

Key Duties

• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance on production equipment and machinery.
• Responding promptly to equipment breakdowns and production stoppages.
• Diagnosing mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic faults.
• Carrying out effective repairs and ensuring equipment is returned to a safe and operational condition.
• Investigating recurring equipment failures and identifying appropriate corrective actions.
• Maintaining accurate records of maintenance activities and completed work.
• Supporting engineering projects, equipment upgrades, and process improvements.
• Identifying opportunities to improve equipment reliability, safety, efficiency, and maintainability.
• Supporting and leading continuous improvement projects where required.
• Producing simple fixtures, jigs, brackets, guards, and tooling where required.

What We're Looking For

• A minimum of 3 years' previous experience within a Maintenance Engineer role or similar.
• Strong practical fault‑finding and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience carrying out planned preventative maintenance and responding to machinery breakdowns.
• Ability to diagnose mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic faults.
• Ability to read and interpret equipment manuals and technical documentation.
• Good IT skills, including experience using Microsoft Office packages.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively across production and engineering teams.
• Previous experience within a manufacturing or production environment.
• Basic fabrication and workshop skills would be advantageous.
• Experience using CAD packages such as SolidWorks would be beneficial but is not essential.
• A driving licence and access to a vehicle would be advantageous.

Working Hours

Full‑time, on‑site position. Hours to be confirmed.

Pay & Benefits

£34,000 - £36,000 basic salary depending on experience. Permanent, full‑time position. Varied, hands‑on engineering role within an established manufacturing business. Training and development opportunities.