Multi-Skilled Maintenance Technician

adecco · Cheltenham, Gloucestershire

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Technician at adecco, based in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. This is a permanent role.

Salary
Competitive
Location
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
Contract
Permanent
Posted
5 days ago
Closes
8 Nov 2026
Sector
Maintenance Engineer

Reference 81ec3617f4c7d276917137d11a98b734868ac354

About the role



Multi-Skilled Maintenance Technician


Location: Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
Salary: Competitive (Dependent on Experience)
Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent


Are you a hands-on Maintenance Technician who enjoys fault finding, repairing machinery and keeping production running smoothly? We are looking for a proactive Multi-Skilled Maintenance Technician to join a busy manufacturing environment, playing a key role in maintaining production equipment and minimising downtime.


What You'll Be Doing



  • Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on production machinery and site equipment.

  • Responding to breakdowns and conducting reactive repairs.

  • Diagnosing and repairing mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic faults.

  • Assisting with basic electrical fault finding where required.

  • Performing root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.

  • Supporting continuous improvement projects across the site.

  • Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and technical documentation.

  • Maintaining accurate maintenance records.

  • Ensuring all work is completed safely and in line with company procedures.

  • Supporting production when required.


What We're Looking For



  • Previous experience in a Maintenance Technician, Maintenance Engineer, Mechanical Fitter or similar role.

  • Strong mechanical fault-finding and repair skills.

  • Experience working with hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

  • Basic electrical fault-finding ability.

  • Exposure to PLC fault finding.

  • Ability to read and understand engineering drawings.

  • Experience working within a manufacturing or industrial environment.

  • Good IT and record-keeping skills.

  • A proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement.


Desirable



  • Engineering apprenticeship or equivalent practical experience.

  • Experience working with PLC-controlled machinery.

  • Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement knowledge.


What's In It For You?



  • Stable, long-term opportunity.

  • Varied and hands-on role.

  • Opportunity to contribute to site improvements and equipment reliability.

  • Supportive team environment.

  • Training and development opportunities.

  • The chance to play a key role in keeping production running efficiently.


If you're a mechanically biased Maintenance Technician who enjoys problem solving, fault finding and keeping machinery operating at peak performance, we'd love to hear from you.



Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.


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Reference: 81ec3617f4c7d276917137d11a98b734868ac354 · Posted 5 days ago · Closes 8 Nov 2026 · Listed via adecco

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