Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias) 6953

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias) 6953

Location: Tewkesbury

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Shift Pattern:

Week 1: Monday to Friday, 6:00am – 1:45pm, plus Saturday 6:00am – Finish

Week 2: Monday to Friday, 1:45pm – 9:45pm

Participation in a call-out rota (approximately 1 week in 6).

Salary: £20.59 per hour + Overtime

Key Responsibilities of a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias):

• Respond promptly to electrical and mechanical breakdowns across production equipment.
• Diagnose faults and carry out effective repairs to minimise downtime.
• Complete planned preventative maintenance (PPM) schedules.
• Repair, test and recommission machinery safely and efficiently.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to maximise equipment performance and reliability.
• Ensure all work is completed in line with health and safety procedures.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation.
• Participate in the engineering call-out rota when required.

Key Skills of a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias):

• Strong electrical bias (approximately 70% electrical / 30% mechanical).
• Proven fault-finding and diagnostic experience.
• Previous experience working with high-speed automated manufacturing machinery.
• Background within FMCG or another fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Able to work independently and under pressure.
• HNC/HND (Level 4/5), City & Guilds Level 4/5 in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent engineering experience.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Flexible approach to shift working and call-out duties.

Benefits:

• £20.59 per hour
• Overtime paid at 1.25x hourly rate after 40 hours
• Call-out allowance:
  • £100 weekly retainer (approximately 1 week in 6)
  • £50 per call-out, plus hourly rate once clocked in
• 30 days holiday
• Company pension scheme
• Stable rotating shift pattern
• Opportunity to join a well-established, family-owned manufacturer
• Career development and long-term stability

To apply for this vacancy, please email your CV to zee@first-base.co.uk or call Zee Powell on 01453 755330 for more information.

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