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Multiskilled Engineer

Cotteswold Dairy LtdWalton Cardiff, Tewkesbury🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 2 Aug 2026

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

Salary
£21/hr
Work Type
Hybrid
Schedule
Full Time
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias) Tewkesbury
Electrical-heavy FMCG engineering role | Rotating shifts | £20.59 per hour + overtime

Established in 1938, Cotteswold Dairy is one of the UKs 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 Were 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
Qualifications (one of the following or equivalent experience):
  • 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
If you are a skilled Multi-Skilled Engineer with a strong electrical background and experience in fast-moving manufacturing environments, we would love to hear from you.

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