Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Synergi Recruitment; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Electrical & Mechanical) to work in Cheltenham. The role involves providing hands-on engineering services to ensure maximum plant uptime in a commercial laundry environment. Key responsibilities include diagnosing faults, performing reactive and planned maintenance, and working closely with production teams. Candidates should have NVQ Level 3 qualifications and at least 2 years of relevant experience. The position offers a competitive salary of £46,000 with additional benefits.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Performance awards

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in a fast-paced manufacturing or production environment.
• Commercial laundry experience highly advantageous.
• Able to read engineering and electrical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and rectify faults across site plant and machinery.
• Carry out reactive maintenance to minimise downtime.
• Complete planned preventative maintenance (PPM) schedules.

Skills

Multi-skilled fault finding ability

Team-focused with a practical attitude

Good written and spoken English

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Completed apprenticeship (electrical, mechanical or controls)

Job description

Job Title: Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Electrical & Mechanical)

Location: Cheltenham

Shift: 3 Shift Rotation, between 5am-1am

Salary: £46,000

Role Purpose

To provide a reliable, hands‑on engineering service to the Cheltenham site, ensuring maximum plant uptime through effective fault‑finding, reactive maintenance and planned preventative maintenance. The role supports safe, efficient production within a fast‑paced commercial laundry environment.

What the Site Makes

The Cheltenham site processes and supplies:

• Hospitality linen
• Workwear and industrial garments
• Specialist textile products for manufacturing customers

This is a high-volume, process-driven production environment with a strong focus on quality, efficiency and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose and rectify faults across site plant and machinery
• Carry out reactive maintenance to minimise downtime
• Complete planned preventative maintenance (PPM) schedules
• Support production teams to maintain output targets
• Work collaboratively with other engineers on site
• Escalate recurring issues and support continuous improvement

Electrical Responsibilities

• Electrical fault finding on production machinery and plant
• Working with control panels, motors, sensors and drives
• Basic PLC fault‑finding and first‑line diagnostics
• Reading and interpreting electrical schematics and drawings
• Ensuring electrical work complies with site and statutory standards

Mechanical Responsibilities

• Mechanical fault finding and repairs on rotating and static equipment
• Working with gearboxes, bearings, conveyors, pumps and valves
• Pneumatic and hydraulic system maintenance
• Supporting mechanical strip‑downs, repairs and reinstatement
• Identifying wear, failure trends and improvement opportunities

Machinery

• Industrial washing and drying equipment
• Automated conveyor and handling systems
• Pressing, folding and finishing machinery
• Pumps, motors, drives and ancillary plant
• Compressed air and utility systems

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Work in line with all site H&S policies and procedures
• Ensure compliance with electrical and mechanical safety standards
• Follow permit‑to‑work and lock‑off / isolation procedures
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentationActively promote a safe working environment

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)
• Completed apprenticeship (electrical, mechanical or controls)
• Minimum 2 years experience in a fast‑paced manufacturing or production environment
• Commercial laundry experience highly advantageous (not essential)
• Strong multi‑skilled fault‑finding ability
• Able to read engineering and electrical drawings
• IT literate and comfortable with maintenance systems
• Team‑focused with a practical, proactive attitude
• Good written and spoken English
• Must have Right to Work in the UK

Bens & Package

• Salary: £46,000
• 3 shift rotation between 5am-1am
• Occasional weekend work
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Recommend‑a‑Friend bonus scheme
• Performance awards
• Long service awards
• Ongoing training and development opportunities