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Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Elix Sourcing SolutionsCharlton Abbotts, Cheltenham🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 28 Sept 2026

Quick Overview

Salary
£47k - £50k/yr
Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Full Time
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Charlton Abbotts, Cheltenham, United Kingdom
Posted
Yesterday

Job Description

Electrical Maintenance Engineer<br />£47,000 - £50,000 per annum + Excellent Benefits Package<br />Monday - Thursday | Compressed Days &amp; Nights Shift Pattern<br />Chipping Campden Are you an electrically qualified engineer with a background in FMCG, processing, or continuous manufacturing environments looking for an opportunity with exceptional shift flexibility and clear leadership progression?

A well-established technical manufacturing business is seeking a skilled Electrical Maintenance Engineer to support site operations. Covering both automated process lines and core plant utilities, you will play a key role in maximising equipment availability and driving overall site reliability.

This position offers a balanced four-day working week, competitive basic salary, and a genuine career path toward an Engineering Management position. Interested? Apply today to find out more!

The Role<br />- Delivering planned preventive maintenance schedules and providing rapid response to electro-mechanical breakdowns<br />- Troubleshooting electrical faults, variable speed drives (VSDs), AC/DC motors, sensors, and PLC-controlled systems<br />- Carrying out mechanical fault diagnosis and repairs on continuous handling systems, including pumps, drives, and conveyors<br />- Acting as the lead technical point of contact during shift operations to ensure uninterrupted production output<br />- Performing root cause analysis on repeat issues to enhance overall machine efficiency and reliability<br />- Logging all breakdown data, statutory maintenance, and spare parts usage accurately<br />- Working alongside production teams to uphold health, safety, and operational standards<br />- Supporting continuous improvement initiatives and equipment modifications across the plant The Candidate<br />- Electrically biased engineer with relevant technical qualifications (NVQ Level 3, City &amp; Guilds, or equivalent)<br />- Practical cross-skilled mechanical capability (pumps, mechanical transmissions, pneumatics)<br />- Proven track record in continuous manufacturing, FMCG, food production, or packaging sectors<br />- Strong diagnostic capability across electrical schematics, motor controls, VSDs, and PLC inputs/outputs<br />- Self-motivated and confident working independently during shift cover<br />- Proactive approach to workplace health, safety, and environmental standards What's on offer?<br />- Generous leave package (33 days annual leave)<br />- Comprehensive sick pay cover We are an equal opportunity recruitment partner.

Candidates must hold full legal entitlement to work in the UK at the time of application.

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