Maintenance Engineer

Ata-Recruitment-Ltd; Stonehouse; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Strong pension

New equipment projects

OEM relationships & development

Job summary

A Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer role near Gloucester offers the chance to maintain and improve site performance through planned and reactive maintenance. You will fault-find on electrical and mechanical systems, read schematics, use test equipment, and contribute to continuous improvement in a forward-thinking manufacturing environment.

Salary up to £57,000 per annum with strong training, development opportunities, and progression within a growing business that invests in new equipment and

Qualifications

• Recognised engineering qualification.
• Maintenance experience in industrial environments (FMCG/manufacturing/food & beverage/packaging/utilities).
• Strong fault-finding skills with focus on root cause analysis.
• PLC experience is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Electrical fault finding and maintenance on production machinery.
• Reading and interpreting electrical schematics.
• Using test equipment including multimeter for diagnostics and fault finding.
• Mechanical maintenance including conveyors, rollers, bearings, gearboxes, belts, hydraulic/pneumatic systems.
• Supporting continuous improvement and equipment reliability projects.
• Carrying out component replacements, strip-downs and rebuilds when required.

Skills

Electrical fault finding

Mechanical fault finding

Root cause analysis

Teamwork

Education

Engineering qualification

Tools

PLC systems

Job description

Role: Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer

Salary: up to £57,000 per annum

Location: Gloucester / South Gloucestershire

Shift Pattern: Double Days – Monday to Friday

Other Benefits

• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Strong pension contribution
• Opportunity to work on new equipment and investment projects
• Great relationships with OEMs and ongoing technical development

About the Company

This business is a market-leading manufacturer with a turnover exceeding £50 million and a strong reputation for continuous improvement, innovation, and product development.Due to continued growth and increasing customer demand, they are expanding operations and investing significantly into new technology and production capabilities. It’s an exciting time to join a company that values its engineers and offers both security and progression. This is an opportunity to join a highly respected business that is investing heavily in its future, including a £3.5 million new production line installation project, offering long-term stability, technical development, and genuine career progression.

They are looking for an experienced engineer who wants to make an immediate impact within a forward-thinking and expanding business.

The Role

As a Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer, you’ll play a key role in maintaining and improving site performance through both planned and reactive maintenance activities.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Electrical fault finding and maintenance on production machinery
• Working with three-phase motors, sensors, relays, contactors, inverters, breakers, switches, and power supplies
• Reading and interpreting electrical schematics
• Using test equipment including multimeter for diagnostics and fault finding
• Mechanical maintenance including conveyors, rollers, bearings, pulleys, gearboxes, shafts, belts, pneumatic and hydraulic systems
• Supporting continuous improvement and equipment reliability projects
• Carrying out component replacements, strip-downs, and rebuild work where required

To succeed in this role, you should have:

• A recognised engineering qualification
• Proven maintenance experience in an industrial environment (e.g. FMCG, manufacturing, food & beverage, packaging, utilities)
• Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding skills with a focus on root cause analysis
• PLC experience (advantageous but not essential)
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team