About the Role
<p><span><span><strong>Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias)</strong></p>
<p><strong>Location:</strong> Tewkesbury</p>
<p><strong>Hours:</strong><br />
Rotating shifts (2-week rota)</span></span></p>
<p><span><span>Week 1:<br />
Monday – Friday: 06:00 – 13:45<br />
Saturday: 06:00 – finish (approx. 45 hours total)</span></span></p>
<p><span><span>Week 2:<br />
Monday – Friday: 13:45 – 21:45 (37.5 hours)</span></span></p>
<p><span><span><strong>Salary:</strong><br />
£19.89 per hour + overtime at 1.25x after 40 hours</span></span></p>
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<h3><strong><span><span>Key Responsibilities of a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer</span></span></strong></h3>
<ul>
<li><span><span>Respond to breakdowns across production and processing equipment</span></span></li>
<li><span><span>Diagnose and resolve electrical and mechanical faults</span></span></li>
<li><span><span>Carry out reactive and preventative maintenance (PPM)</span></span></li>
<li><span><span>Repair, test and recommission machinery safely</span></span></li>
<li><span><span>Work in line with Health & Safety policies and site procedures</span></span></li>
<li><span><span>Minimise downtime and support continuous improvement across the site</span></span></li>
</ul>
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<h3><strong><span><span>Key Skills of a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer</span></span></strong></h3>
<p><span><span><strong>Essential:</strong></span></span></p>
<ul>
<li><span><span>Strong electrical bias (minimum 70/30 electrical to mechanical split)</span></span></li>
<li><span><span>Excellent fault-finding and diagnostic skills</span></span></li>
<li><span><span>Experience working on high-speed / automated machinery</span></span></li>
<li><span><span>Ability to work independently and under pressure</span></span></li>
<li><span><span>Background within FMCG or fast-paced production environments</span></span></li>
</ul>
<p><span><span><strong>Qualifications (one of the following or equivalent experience):</strong></span></span></p>
<ul>
<li><span><span>HNC / HND / HNCD Level 4/5 in Engineering (Electrical preferred)</span></span></li>
<li><span><span>City & Guilds Level 4/5 Electrical Engineering</span></span></li>
<li><span><span>Equivalent hands-on engineering experience</span></span></li>
</ul>
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<h3><span><span><strong>Benefits</strong></span></span></h3>
<ul>
<li><span><span>30 days holiday</span></span></li>
<li><span><span>Company pension</span></span></li>
<li><span><span>Overtime paid at enhanced rate</span></span></li>
<li><span><span>Stable rotating shift pattern</span></span></li>
<li><span><span>Long-term permanent role within a well-established business</span></span></li>
</ul>
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<p><span><span><strong>To apply</strong>, please email your CV to <strong>zee.powell@first-base.co.uk</strong> or call <strong>Zee Powell</strong> on <strong>01453 755330</strong>.</span></span></p>
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