Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

CV Technical; Blakeney; On-site; GBP 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established food manufacturing company is seeking an Electrically Biased Maintenance Engineer in Gloucester. This permanent role offers a salary of up to £47,000, working Monday to Friday in a stable environment. Responsibilities include maintenance on electrical and mechanical equipment, ensuring safety compliance, and supporting improvements to production efficiency. Ideal candidates are time-served engineers with strong electrical skills and experience in a food manufacturing setting.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Opportunities for further training and career development

Stable working environment

Qualifications

• Time-served or qualified Electrically Biased Maintenance Engineer.
• Experience in food manufacturing or FMCG environment.
• Self-motivated individual capable of working in a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned preventative maintenance and repairs on equipment.
• Diagnose electrical faults in production machinery.
• Support continuous improvement projects and equipment upgrades.

Skills

Electrical skills

Mechanical understanding

Fault finding and diagnostics

Health and safety standards awareness

Education

NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Electrically Biased Maintenance Engineer (60/40 Split) – Location: Gloucester – Salary: Up to £47,000 per annum – Shift Pattern: Days (Monday to Friday) – Industry: Food Manufacturing / FMCG

We are currently seeking an Electrically Biased Maintenance Engineer to join a well-established and growing food manufacturing business based in Gloucester. This is a permanent days-based role, ideal for a skilled engineer looking to work in a modern, fast-paced production environment. This position offers an attractive salary of up to £47,000, and the opportunity to be part of a strong engineering team within a business that values continuous improvement, reliability, and food safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance on a range of electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Diagnose and repair electrical faults on production and packaging machinery.
• Undertake mechanical maintenance tasks as needed (approx. 40% mechanical).
• Ensure all engineering activities are conducted in a safe and compliant manner.
• Work closely with production teams to minimise downtime and optimise equipment efficiency.
• Support continuous improvement projects and contribute to equipment upgrades and installations.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation.

Requirements

• Time-served or qualified Electrically Biased Maintenance Engineer (NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, or equivalent).
• Strong electrical skills with a solid understanding of mechanical systems.
• Experience working in a food manufacturing or FMCG environment is essential.
• Competent with fault finding, diagnostics, and repair across a variety of electrical systems (PLCs, sensors, drives, motors, etc.).
• Good understanding of health and safety standards within a food production setting.
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently or as part of a team.

What’s on Offer

• Salary up to £47,000 per annum.
• Monday to Friday Days Shift (great work-life balance).
• A stable and supportive working environment.
• Opportunities for further training and career development.
• Pension scheme and other company benefits.

How to Apply

If you\'re a proactive Maintenance Engineer with a food background and you\'re looking for a days-based role in Gloucester, apply now with your up-to-date CV or get in touch for a confidential chat