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Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias)

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias)

Location: Tewkesbury

Hours:
Rotating shifts (2-week rota)

Week 1:
Monday – Friday: 06:00 – 13:45
Saturday: 06:00 – finish (approx. 45 hours total)

Week 2:
Monday – Friday: 13:45 – 21:45 (37.5 hours)

Salary:
£19.89 per hour + overtime at 1.25x after 40 hours


Key Responsibilities of a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

  • Respond to breakdowns across production and processing equipment
  • Diagnose and resolve electrical and mechanical faults
  • Carry out reactive and preventative maintenance (PPM)
  • Repair, test and recommission machinery safely
  • Work in line with Health & Safety policies and site procedures
  • Minimise downtime and support continuous improvement across the site

Key Skills of a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Essential:

  • Strong electrical bias (minimum 70/30 electrical to mechanical split)
  • Excellent fault-finding and diagnostic skills
  • Experience working on high-speed / automated machinery
  • Ability to work independently and under pressure
  • Background within FMCG or fast-paced production environments

Qualifications (one of the following or equivalent experience):

  • HNC / HND / HNCD Level 4/5 in Engineering (Electrical preferred)
  • City & Guilds Level 4/5 Electrical Engineering
  • Equivalent hands-on engineering experience

Benefits

  • 30 days holiday
  • Company pension
  • Overtime paid at enhanced rate
  • Stable rotating shift pattern
  • Long-term permanent role within a well-established business

To apply, please email your CV to zee.powell@first-base.co.uk or call Zee Powell on 01453 755330.

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Location

Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire
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