Maintenance Engineer (534 / 27413)
Gloucester
Up to £47,000
Shift pattern: mixture of Earlies, Days & Lates – NO Weekends

A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for a Maintenance Engineer to join a company operating within a highly automated environment.
With no two days the same, this role offers the chance to work for a market‑leading business that continually invests in new technology and innovation, while providing excellent long-term career development within a first-class organisation.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Provide electrical and mechanical support across production and packaging machinery
• Diagnose faults and carry out effective repairs to reduce downtime
• Perform planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and continuous improvement tasks
• Support the installation and integration of new equipment and technology Work closely with production and engineering teams to maintain performance, efficiency, and safety standards

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Engineering Apprenticeship or equivalent (minimum NVQ Level 3)
• Strong diagnostic, fault-finding and preventative maintenance ability
• Good understanding of health, safety, and quality standards
• A team player with strong communication skills; self-motivated and adaptable
• Experience within FMCG, Food, Pharmaceutical, or other regulated environments
• Familiar with RCM, FMEA, PLC systems (Siemens, Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi) and automated equipment
• Experience across multi-disciplinary engineering projects
• Reading and interpreting electrical and pneumatic drawings (NVQ3 minimum)
• Working on motors, gearboxes, chain drives, conveyors, pumps, and bearings
• 3‑phase & single‑phase electrical systems, basic PLC knowledge, inverters and control systems
• Steam boilers, steam & condensate systems, heat exchangers, and soft water plant

Package & Benefits:

• Up to £47,000
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Ongoing training & development opportunities