Maintenance Engineer (Shift Cover) Gloucester/Bristol
£40.00 per hour (Outside IR35). Are you a skilled Maintenance Engineer looking to boost your income or fit flexible work around your current schedule? Gap Technical is supporting a range of manufacturing businesses across the Gloucester and Bristol areas with ad‑hoc shift cover opportunities. Whether you’re looking to increase your earnings, gain exposure to different manufacturing environments, or secure flexible part‑time work, we’d like to hear from you.
Clients
- FMCG
- Food & Beverage
- Packaging
- Automated Storage and Distribution
Key Responsibilities
- Respond quickly to equipment breakdowns and carry out planned preventive maintenance.
- Diagnose and resolve electrical and mechanical faults efficiently.
- Work closely with production and operations teams to minimise downtime.
- Conduct Root Cause Analysis to improve machine reliability and support continuous improvement initiatives.
- Maintain machinery to a high engineering standard, ensuring maximum operational efficiency.
Ideal Candidate
Time-served Engineering Apprenticeship. Previous experience within FMCG or Packaging manufacturing environments is advantageous. Strong fault‑finding ability on:
- 3‑Phase Electrical Systems
- Drives
- PLC I/O Systems
- Pneumatic & Hydraulic Systems
Excellent communication, organisation, and prioritisation skills.
We are committed to selecting and developing the best talent based solely on suitability for the role.
