Maintenance Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Gloucester seeks a dedicated Maintenance Engineer. You will support factory operations by maintaining equipment and supporting installations, while ensuring safety and efficiency in a dynamic environment. This role offers career growth opportunities and tailored training within a collaborative team.

Benefits

Opportunities for career growth

Tailored training

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of experience with mechanical systems.
• 18th Edition electrical qualification required.
• Experience with PLCS, steam, and thermal boiler systems.

Responsibilities

• Service electrical systems including motors, pumps, and PLCs.
• Carry out mechanical maintenance on various equipment.
• Perform dynamic risk assessments before task commencement.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Education

City & Guilds or NVQ qualification in maintenance or engineering

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Maintenance Engineer

Location: Gloucester, UK

Salary: £45,000 (including shift allowance)

Contract Type: Permanent

Our client, an innovative and growing company, is seeking a dedicated Maintenance Engineer to join their team in Gloucester. This role offers the chance to work in dynamic industries such as aerospace, defence, and high-performance automotive. You will play a key role in ensuring smooth factory operations by handling material movement, general housekeeping, and maintaining industrial equipment in a 24/5 operation. As part of a versatile, multi-skilled team, you will tackle both mechanical and electrical maintenance tasks to keep the facility running efficiently.

Key Responsibilities – Maintenance Engineer

• Service and troubleshoot electrical systems, including single-phase and 3-phase motors, pumps, gearboxes, and PLCs.
• Carry out mechanical maintenance on systems involving pneumatics, bearings, valves, chains, boilers, CNC routers, and water jets.
• Provide proactive and reactive maintenance to ensure equipment operates at peak performance.
• Work collaboratively to meet key performance indicators (KPIs) and operational targets.
• Support equipment installations and modifications as required.
• Engage with subcontractors and external suppliers.
• Maintain tools and equipment to required standards.
• Adhere to waste management protocols and champion 5S best practices.
• Perform dynamic risk assessments before starting any task.

Qualifications & Requirements – Maintenance Engineer

• Time-served engineer with City & Guilds or NVQ qualification in maintenance or engineering.
• At least 4 years of practical experience with mechanical systems, including pumps, compressors, gearboxes, and cranes.
• Experience with steam and thermal boiler systems.
• Working knowledge of PLCs and process plant equipment in heavy engineering settings.
• 18th Edition electrical qualification.
• BOAS (Boiler Operation Accreditation Scheme) certification.
• IPAF Licence (for powered access equipment).

What We Offer – Maintenance Engineer

• Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
• Tailored training for the right candidate.
• A collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• The chance to contribute to a forward-thinking, expanding company.

For more information, please contact us at 01453 852544 or email your CV to [e-mail].

Omega Resource Group is a specialist employment agency offering opportunities in Engineering, Aerospace, Automotive, Defence, Electronics, Oil & Gas, Construction, and Manufacturing sectors.

Candidates with experience as Maintenance Engineers, Electrical Engineers, or Shift Engineers may be ideal for this position.