Job Title: Maintenance Engineer
Location: Gloucester, UK
Salary: £45,000 (including shift allowance)
Contract Type: Permanent
Our client, an innovative and growing company, is seeking a dedicated Maintenance Engineer to join their team in Gloucester. This role offers the chance to work in dynamic industries such as aerospace, defence, and high-performance automotive. You will play a key role in ensuring smooth factory operations by handling material movement, general housekeeping, and maintaining industrial equipment in a 24/5 operation. As part of a versatile, multi-skilled team, you will tackle both mechanical and electrical maintenance tasks to keep the facility running efficiently.
Key Responsibilities – Maintenance Engineer
- Service and troubleshoot electrical systems, including single-phase and 3-phase motors, pumps, gearboxes, and PLCs.
- Carry out mechanical maintenance on systems involving pneumatics, bearings, valves, chains, boilers, CNC routers, and water jets.
- Provide proactive and reactive maintenance to ensure equipment operates at peak performance.
- Work collaboratively to meet key performance indicators (KPIs) and operational targets.
- Support equipment installations and modifications as required.
- Engage with subcontractors and external suppliers.
- Maintain tools and equipment to required standards.
- Adhere to waste management protocols and champion 5S best practices.
- Perform dynamic risk assessments before starting any task.
Qualifications & Requirements – Maintenance Engineer
- Time-served engineer with City & Guilds or NVQ qualification in maintenance or engineering.
- At least 4 years of practical experience with mechanical systems, including pumps, compressors, gearboxes, and cranes.
- Experience with steam and thermal boiler systems.
- Working knowledge of PLCs and process plant equipment in heavy engineering settings.
- 18th Edition electrical qualification.
- BOAS (Boiler Operation Accreditation Scheme) certification.
- IPAF Licence (for powered access equipment).
What We Offer – Maintenance Engineer
- Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
- Tailored training for the right candidate.
- A collaborative and inclusive work environment.
- The chance to contribute to a forward-thinking, expanding company.
For more information, please contact us at 01453 852544 or email your CV to [email protected].
Omega Resource Group is a specialist employment agency offering opportunities in Engineering, Aerospace, Automotive, Defence, Electronics, Oil & Gas, Construction, and Manufacturing sectors.
Candidates with experience as Maintenance Engineers, Electrical Engineers, or Shift Engineers may be ideal for this position.
Omega is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Energy & Renewables and Tech sectors.