Maintenance Engineer

Maintenance Engineer

Location:
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire

Shift: Early Shift (6am – 2pm)

We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Engineer to ensure the safety, reliability and optimal performance of all machinery and equipment across our site. This is a key role within our maintenance function, supporting continuous improvement, operational excellence, and safe working practices.

• Carry out electrical and mechanical repairs and preventative maintenance on all machinery, electrical equipment, and factory services to a high standard and in line with manufacturer specifications.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and electronic faults across production equipment, including CNC and PLC‑controlled machinery.
• Support the Maintenance Team Leader/Sub‑Section Leader in planning and delivering preventative maintenance schedules and TPM activities.
• Drive improvements in machinery and equipment reliability.
• Assist with the management and coordination of contractors.
• Work closely with the Maintenance Management Team to deliver departmental strategies and KPIs.
• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date CMMS data.
• Support Boiler Operation and Energy Centre maintenance activities.
• Adhere to and promote Company Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) standards, identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Demonstrate alignment with Company Core Values.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and projects.
• Remain flexible to undertake additional duties as required.
• Develop and progress your own personal development plan.

• Strong numeracy and literacy skills to support daily tasks and planning.
• Experience working in a production or manufacturing environment.
• Basic computer skills.
• Understanding of the commercial impact of engineering activities on departmental performance.
• Knowledge of safe working practices and EHS principles.
• Awareness of Continuous Improvement tools (e.g., Six Sigma, 5Y).
• Ability to deputise for the Team Leader when required.

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate the following:

• Ability to follow instructions accurately.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high quality standards.
• Desire to learn, develop, and grow within the role.
• Proactive, flexible, and solutions‑focused approach.
• Strong teamwork abilities, with the capability to work independently when needed.
• Good organisational and time‑management skills.
• Effective problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to train and support other team members.
• Commitment to working in line with Company Core Values.

• Proven experience in maintenance engineering.
• Multiskilled background with a Mechanical or Electrical Apprenticeship (ONC or equivalent NVQ).
• Experience working with PLCs, CNC machinery, hydraulics, pneumatics, and industrial control systems.
• Strong fault‑finding capabilities.
• CNC maintenance experience or equivalent technical exposure.
• Proven boiler operation experience.
• BOAS (Boiler Operator Accredited Scheme) certification.
• Experience using Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).

The Steam Thermal Solutions business is one of three businesses within Spirax Group. Spirax Sarco and Gestra, are our two brands that form Steam Thermal Solutions and are global leaders in the supply of engineered solutions for the design, provision and maintenance of efficient industrial and commercial steam systems. Steam Thermal Solutions has global coverage across 67 operating units (called OpCos), organised into four Divisions: EMEA, APAC, Americas, Gestra.

Spirax Group is a FTSE
100 and FTSE4

Good multi‑national industrial engineering Group with expertise in the control and management of steam, electric thermal solutions, peristaltic pumping and associated fluid technologies.

Our Purpose is to create sustainable value for all our stakeholders as we engineer a more efficient, safer and sustainable world. Our technologies play an essential role in critical industrial processes and industrial equipment across industries as diverse as Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology, Power Generation, Semiconductors and Healthcare. With customers in 165 countries, we provide the solutions that sit…