Maintenance Engineer - Seasonal Contract

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer needed in Ledbury, 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 available for 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 worksSkills & 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 desirableEducation & 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 patternsPay & 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 parkingHow to Apply:
To apply or find out more, contact Pertemps Gloucester: Unit A4, Elmbridge Court, Cheltenham Road East, Gloucester, GL3 1JZ. Call (phone number removed), Monday–Friday, 08:00–17:00.
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