Maintenance Engineer

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Gloucester
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£50,000 / year
CATEGORY
Engineering
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SKILLS

Planned and reactive maintenance Fault diagnosis (mechanical, electrical, control systems) Automation and control system fault finding Preventative maintenance Reading technical drawings and schematics Continuous improvement Health and safety compliance Multi-skilled engineering (mechanical and electrical)

FULL DESCRIPTION

Maintenance Engineer

Multi-Skilled Engineer

Location: Gloucester
Contract Type: Permanent
Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off (days/nights)

Salary: £48k - 50k per year

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing environment as a Multi-Skilled Engineering Technician. You will play a key role in maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving a wide range of equipment and systems to ensure optimal operational performance. This hands-on position is ideal for someone who enjoys problem-solving, working with modern machinery, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives within a dynamic team setting.

Key Responsibilities

  • Carry out planned and reactive maintenance to minimise downtime
  • Diagnose and resolve faults across mechanical, electrical, and control systems
  • Support automation and control system fault finding
  • Perform preventative, condition-based, and corrective maintenance
  • Interpret technical drawings and schematics to support repairs and installations
  • Contribute to continuous improvement and equipment reliability initiatives
  • Ensure all work is completed in line with health and safety standards

What We’re Looking For

  • Multi-skilled engineering experience (mechanical and electrical)
  • Background in industries such as manufacturing, automotive, armed forces, or similar
  • Completion of a recognised engineering apprenticeship
  • Relevant engineering qualifications and practical maintenance experience
  • Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics
  • Willingness to work a rotating shift pattern

What’s on Offer

  • Clear career development opportunities and long-term progression
  • Generous annual leave entitlement
  • Access to an employee rewards platform with discounts at major retailers
  • Supportive and collaborative team environment
  • Life assurance and pension scheme
  • Up to 5% annual bonus

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Job information

  • Job reference: DBENGINEER
  • Location: Gloucester, Gloucestershire
  • Job type: Permanent
  • Job sector: Engineering
  • Salary: £48k - 50k per year
  • Published: April 24, 2026

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