Maintenance Engineer - Seasonal Contract

Job description

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer needed inLedbury, Salary:£48,000 £53,000 pro rata, Job Type:Full-time, Fixed-Term Contract (Summer Seasonal; April-August),Shift Pattern: 12-hour shifts (days, nights and weekends), immediate start availablefor the right candidate following successful interview process.

About the Role:
Are you a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer looking for a role where you can genuinely make an impact over a busy seasonal period? We are recruiting for an experienced engineer to join a growing and investment-focused manufacturing site in Ledbury on a fixed-term basis to support peak operations. This is a pivotal engineering position within a fast-paced FMCG environment, offering hands-on involvement across breakdown response, preventative maintenance and continuous improvement initiatives during a critical production period.
Working across electrical, mechanical and PLC-controlled equipment, you will play a key role in maintaining production reliability and driving operational efficiency. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established business, gain valuable experience, and contribute to a high-performing engineering team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide reactive breakdown support and deliver planned preventative maintenance (PPM/TPM)
• Fault-find and maintain electrical, mechanical and PLC-controlled machinery
• Support site services including pneumatics, water and steam systems
• Work closely with production teams during peak seasonal operations
• Accurately complete maintenance documentation and reporting via SAP
• Contribute to risk assessments, continuous improvement initiatives and site projects
• Maintain high standards of hygiene, safety and product quality
• Assist with engineering upgrades, installations and improvement works

Skills & Requirements:

• Time-served or qualified Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer
• Proactive, solutions-focused mindset with strong fault-finding ability
• Comfortable working in a high-volume, fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Strong team player with good communication skills
• Computer literate (SAP experience advantageous)
• IOSH or safety training desirable

Education & Experience:

• A-Level or equivalent qualification (essential)
• NVQ Level 3 in Engineering (minimum requirement)
• PLC fault-finding experience desirable
• Ideally 3+ years experience within manufacturing, FMCG or food/beverage production
• Experience working rotating 12-hour shift patterns

Pay & Benefits:

• £48,000 £53,000 per annum (pro rata for contract duration, dependent on experience)
• Full-time, fixed-term contract (summer seasonal role)
• Overtime opportunities may be available
• On-site parking

How to Apply:
To apply or find out more, contact Pertemps Gloucester: Unit A4, Elmbridge Court, Cheltenham Road East, Gloucester, GL3 1JZ. Call 01452 507500, MondayFriday, 08:0017:00.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established and forward-thinking manufacturer during a busy seasonal period, offering valuable experience within a fast-paced and supportive engineering environment. Apply today to be considered.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Ledbury

Type of Contract

Temporary full-time jobs

Salary indication

Between £22.00 and £25.00 Per Hour

Published at

28-04-2026

Profession type

Engineering

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English