Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias) 6953

Company: First Base Employment
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Location: Tewkesbury
Job Description:

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

  • 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

  • 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

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Posted: July 16th, 2026