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Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias) 6953 Location: Tewkesbury Hours: 37.5 hours per week Shift Pattern: Week 1: Monday to Friday, 6:00am – 1:45pm, plus Saturday 6:00am – Finish Week 2: Monday to Friday, 1:45pm – 9:45pm Participation in a call-out rota (approximately 1 week in 6). Salary: £20.59 per hour + Overtime Key Responsibilities of a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias): • Respond promptly to electrical and mechanical breakdowns across production equipment. • Diagnose faults and carry out effective repairs to minimise downtime. • Complete planned preventative maintenance (PPM) schedules. • Repair, test and recommission machinery safely and efficiently. • Support continuous improvement initiatives to maximise equipment performance and reliability. • Ensure all work is completed in line with health and safety procedures. • Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation. • Participate in the engineering call-out rota when required. Key Skills of a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias): • Strong electrical bias (approximately 70% electrical / 30% mechanical). • Proven fault-finding and diagnostic experience. • Previous experience working with high-speed automated manufacturing machinery. • Background within FMCG or another fast-paced manufacturing environment. • Able to work independently and under pressure. • HNC/HND (Level 4/5), City & Guilds Level 4/5 in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent engineering experience. • Excellent problem-solving and communication skills. • Flexible approach to shift working and call-out duties. Benefits: • £20.59 per hour • Overtime paid at 1.25x hourly rate after 40 hours • Call-out allowance: • £100 weekly retainer (approximately 1 week in 6) • £50 per call-out, plus hourly rate once clocked in • 30 days holiday • Company pension scheme • Stable rotating shift pattern • Opportunity to join a well-established, family-owned manufacturer • Career development and long-term stability To apply for this vacancy, please email your CV to [email protected] or call Zee Powell on 01453 755330 for more information. Know someone who could be suitable? Ask us about our Refer a Friend Scheme . View all of our latest vacancies at https://first-base.co.uk/current-jobs First Base Employment acts as a recruitment agency for permanent and temporary recruitment within the Commercial, Industrial and Engineering sectors.