Maintenance Engineer - Seasonal Contract

  • Pertemps Gloucester (Chiltern) Industrial
  • Ledbury, Herefordshire
  • Mar 31, 2026
Full time Trades & Services

Job Description

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer needed in Ledbury, Salary: £48,000 - £53,000 pro rata, Job Type: Full-time, Fixed-Term Contract (Summer Seasonal; April-August), Shift Pattern: 12-hour shifts (days, nights and weekends), immediate start available for the right candidate following successful interview process.

About the Role:
Are you a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer looking for a role where you can genuinely make an impact over a busy seasonal period? We are recruiting for an experienced engineer to join a growing and investment-focused manufacturing site in Ledbury on a fixed-term basis to support peak operations. This is a pivotal engineering position within a fast-paced FMCG environment, offering hands-on involvement across breakdown response, preventative maintenance and continuous improvement initiatives during a critical production period.
Working across electrical, mechanical and PLC-controlled equipment, you will play a key role in maintaining production reliability and driving operational efficiency. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established business, gain valuable experience, and contribute to a high-performing engineering team.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide reactive breakdown support and deliver planned preventative maintenance (PPM/TPM)
  • Fault-find and maintain electrical, mechanical and PLC-controlled machinery
  • Support site services including pneumatics, water and steam systems
  • Work closely with production teams during peak seasonal operations
  • Accurately complete maintenance documentation and reporting via SAP
  • Contribute to risk assessments, continuous improvement initiatives and site projects
  • Maintain high standards of hygiene, safety and product quality
  • Assist with engineering upgrades, installations and improvement works
Skills & Requirements:
  • Time-served or qualified Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer
  • Proactive, solutions-focused mindset with strong fault-finding ability
  • Comfortable working in a high-volume, fast-paced manufacturing environment
  • Strong team player with good communication skills
  • Computer literate (SAP experience advantageous)
  • IOSH or safety training desirable
Education & Experience:
  • A-Level or equivalent qualification (essential)
  • NVQ Level 3 in Engineering (minimum requirement)
  • PLC fault-finding experience desirable
  • Ideally 3 years' experience within manufacturing, FMCG or food/beverage production
  • Experience working rotating 12-hour shift patterns
Pay & Benefits:
  • £48,000 - £53,000 per annum (pro rata for contract duration, dependent on experience)
  • Full-time, fixed-term contract (summer seasonal role)
  • Overtime opportunities may be available
  • On-site parking
How to Apply:
To apply or find out more, contact Pertemps Gloucester: Unit A4, Elmbridge Court, Cheltenham Road East, Gloucester, GL3 1JZ. Call , Monday-Friday, 08:00-17:00.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established and forward-thinking manufacturer during a busy seasonal period, offering valuable experience within a fast-paced and supportive engineering environment. Apply today to be considered.