Maintenance Engineer

The Sterling Choice; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known recruitment agency is seeking a Maintenance Engineer in Cheltenham, offering a competitive salary of £46,000 per annum plus excellent benefits. This full-time role emphasizes fault-finding, repair, and maintenance in a fast-paced production environment. Ideal candidates should have NVQ Level 3 in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, solid experience, and a positive attitude. Join a team dedicated to high-volume operations with ongoing training and a commitment to development.

Benefits

Pension

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Recommend a Friend Bonus Scheme

Performance Awards

Long Service Awards

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a fast-paced manufacturing or production environment.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and engineering drawings.
• Good written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing faults across electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic and PLC systems.
• Repairing plant and equipment efficiently and safely.
• Completing planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities.
• Working closely with the production team to maintain output levels.
• Collaborating effectively with other engineers on site.

Skills

Electrical engineering skills

Mechanical engineering skills

Teamwork skills

Confident IT skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Completed apprenticeship in mechanical, electrical or control systems

Job description

Maintenance Engineer – Cheltenham – £46,000 per annum + excellent benefits – Full‑time | Permanent | Monday‑Friday (3 shift pattern – morn/days/lates)

Let’s keep this simple.

This role suits a proper engineer – someone who can fault‑find, fix issues, improve equipment and get the job done without fuss.

An exciting opportunity to join a fast‑paced production environment, offering strong pay, stability and genuine development opportunities.

No fluff. No nonsense. Just a solid engineering role.

Equipped with modern infrastructure and technology to support high‑volume operations efficiently and sustainably. Ongoing investment has enhanced operational capacity, improved environmental performance, and ensured the site is well‑positioned to meet growing regional demand. With strong connectivity, established systems, and clear potential for expansion, the facility represents a valuable asset with opportunities for long‑term growth and investment.

The Role

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, responsibilities include:

• Diagnosing faults across electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic and PLC systems
• Repairing plant and equipment efficiently and safely
• Completing planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities
• Working closely with the production team to maintain output levels
• Collaborating effectively with other engineers on site

Whats Required:

• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)
• A completed apprenticeship (mechanical, electrical or control systems)
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a fast‑paced manufacturing or production environment
• A strong mix of electrical and mechanical engineering skills
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and engineering drawings
• Confident IT skills
• A positive, can‑do attitude and strong teamwork skills
• Good written and spoken English
• Proof of Right to Work in the UK

Benefits:

• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Recommend a Friend Bonus Scheme
• Performance Awards
• Long Service Awards
• Ongoing training and development opportunities

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to get off shift, progress their career, or a change of environment!

Want to know more? Drop a copy of your CV, or if you haven’t got that ready yet – drop me a call on (phone number removed)