Why this role stands out
This hybrid role offers a competitive hourly rate and the chance to develop your skills within a reputable, family-owned dairy company. You'll thrive here if you have a strong electrical bias and enjoy diagnosing and repairing complex machinery in a fast-paced environment. Apply now to join their dedicated engineering team!
Quick overview
Job description
Electrical-heavy FMCG engineering role | Rotating shifts | £20.59 per hour + overtime
Established in 1938, Cotteswold Dairy is one of the UK's leading independent family-owned dairies. We are seeking a skilled Multi-Skilled Engineer (Electrical Bias) to join our Engineering Team at our Tewkesbury site.
Salary
£20.59 per hour
Overtime paid at 1.25x after 40 hours
30 days holiday + company pension
Shift Pattern – Rotating (2 Week Rota)
Week 1: Monday to Friday, 0600 – 1345 and Saturday, 0600 – finish
Week 2: Monday to Friday, 1345 – 2145
- Participate in equipment breakdown call-out rota
- Call out rota is roughly one week in six.
Retainer of £100.00 for the week on call.
£50.00 one-off payment per call out.
Hourly rate once clocked in.
The Role
- Respond to breakdowns across production and processing equipment
- Diagnose electrical and mechanical faults efficiently
- Carry out reactive and preventative maintenance (PPM)
- Repair, test and recommission machinery safely
- Work to strict Health & Safety standards
- Minimise downtime and support continuous improvement
What We're Looking For
Essential:
- Electrical bias (minimum 70/30 electrical to mechanical split)
- Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills
- Experience working on high-speed / automated machinery
- Ability to work independently and under pressure
- Experience within an FMCG or fast-paced production environment
- HNC/HND/HNCD Level 4/5 in Engineering (Electrical preferred)
- City & Guilds Level 4/5 Electrical Engineering
- Equivalent job-based engineering experience
Why Join Cotteswold Dairy?
- Established family-owned business
- Clear overtime structure
- Stable rotating shift pattern
- Engineering role at the heart of site performance
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