Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer - Gloucestershire

  • Synergi Recruitment
  • Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
  • Apr 07, 2026
Full time Trades & Services

Job Description


Our client is a large manufacturer, leading the hospitality, healthcare and food manufacturing industries. People are at the heart of the business all the way from material to the retail shelves in major suppliers. They pride themselves on knowledge and dedicate to products of the highest quality.



Job Role & Key Responsibilities:


Provide hands-on electrical and mechanical maintenance across the site, ensuring maximum plant uptime through effective fault-finding, reactive maintenance, and planned preventative maintenance. Support production teams in a fast-paced, high-volume commercial environment while maintaining safety, quality, and compliance standards.



Key Responsibilities:


  • Diagnose and rectify faults across electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems

  • Carry out reactive maintenance to minimise downtime

  • Complete planned preventive maintenance (PPM) schedules

  • Support production teams to maintain output targets

  • Work collaboratively with other engineers on site

  • Escalate recurring issues and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

  • Maintain accurate maintenance records and ensure compliance with safety procedures


The ideal candidate will have:


  • NVQ Level 3 in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)

  • Completed apprenticeship (electrical, mechanical, or controls)

  • Minimum 2 years' experience in fast-paced manufacturing or production

  • Strong multi-skilled fault-finding ability across electrical and mechanical systems

  • Ability to read and interpret engineering and electrical drawings

  • Team-focused with practical, proactive attitude

  • Good written and spoken English


Desirable Skills:


  • Experience in commercial laundry or textile processing environment

  • IT literacy and experience using maintenance systems

  • Knowledge of PLC systems, pneumatic and hydraulic systems


Benefits Include:


  • Competitive salary.

  • Pension scheme and life assurance

  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

  • Recommend-a-Friend bonus scheme

  • Performance awards and long-service awards

  • Ongoing training and development opportunities


If you believe you are a great fit for this role, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now!