Maintenance Engineer

  • HUNTER SELECTION
  • Gloucester, Gloucestershire
  • Apr 21, 2026
Full time Trades & Services

Job Description

Maintenance Engineer (534/12458) Gloucester, England

Gloucester (GL4)

Commutable from Cheltenham, Stroud, Stonehouse, Tewkesbury, Dursley, Thornbury, Tetbury, Newent

Salary: 45,000 - 52,000

Shift Pattern: 2 Days / 2 Nights - 12-hour shifts

Benefits:

  • Pension matched up to 8%
  • Bonus scheme
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Discounts at over 500 stores
  • Ongoing training and development
  • 23 days holiday
  • Private health insurance

Are you a skilled Maintenance Engineer seeking your next challenge within the food manufacturing sector? This is an excellent opportunity to join one of the UK's largest and most respected manufacturers. Our client is well known for investing in their workforce, offering a supportive, inclusive environment alongside outstanding benefits and career progression opportunities. If you want to work for a business that genuinely values its engineers, this role could be for you - apply today.

Role & Responsibilities:

  • Maintain and service food production machinery in line with industry standards.
  • Carry out root cause analysis to diagnose and resolve production issues.
  • Perform planned and preventative maintenance to reduce downtime.
  • Install, test, and commission new food manufacturing equipment.
  • Ensure all work is completed in accordance with health and safety regulations.
  • Support production and maintenance teams to maintain efficient plant operations.
  • Ensure compliance with all relevant food industry regulations and standards.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

  • Apprentice trained background.
  • NVQ Level 3 / ONC / HNC in Engineering (Electrical or Mechanical).
  • Proven experience in fault-finding and root cause analysis within food production.
  • Strong understanding of food manufacturing machinery and processes.
  • Sound electrical and mechanical knowledge.
  • Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
  • High attention to detail with a strong focus on safety and quality.

Maintenance Engineer (534/12458) Gloucester, England

If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'.

Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.


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