Maintenance Engineer

  • The Sterling Choice
  • Gloucester, Gloucestershire
  • Apr 30, 2026
Full time Engineering

Job Description

Multi-Skilled Engineer

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

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