Maintenance Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Cheltenham is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to join their fast-paced production environment. The ideal candidate will diagnose and repair faults across a range of systems, ensuring operational efficiency. The role offers a competitive salary of £46,000 per annum along with excellent benefits including pension, life assurance, and performance awards. This is an excellent opportunity for those seeking career advancement in a robust engineering environment.

Benefits

Pension

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Recommend a Friend Bonus Scheme

Performance Awards

Long Service Awards

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

• Diagnose faults across various systems efficiently.
• Repair plant and equipment safely.
• Complete planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Mechanical engineering

Pneumatic systems

Hydraulic systems

PLC systems

Teamwork

IT skills

Problem-solving

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

• 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

This is a true multi-skilled maintenance role with plenty of variety.

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)