Engineering Technician, Maintenance Technician ​/ Mechanic

Location: Gloucestershire

Technician

Altera Recruitment Group is supporting a leading organisation within the renewable energy and industrial processing sector in the search for an experienced Engineering Technician. This role forms part of a multidisciplinary engineering team responsible for ensuring the reliability, safety, and performance of sophisticated production and process equipment. We are seeking a proactive technician with strong mechanical or electrical capability, a solutions-focused mindset, and the ability to support both routine operations and reactive maintenance in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

* Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on a wide range of production, process, and site infrastructure equipment.

* Respond promptly to equipment faults, coordinating repair efforts to minimise downtime.

* Maintain accurate engineering records, asset information, and maintenance logs using the company’s digital systems.

* Collaborate with suppliers and contractors, ensuring compliant working practices and effective delivery of engineering tasks.

* Support ongoing improvement initiatives, contributing to increased operational efficiency and enhanced plant performance.

Candidate Requirements

* Recognised qualification in mechanical or electrical engineering, or equivalent hands-on industry experience.

* Proven background in maintenance engineering, ideally with exposure to complex process or industrial machinery.

* Ability to interpret technical drawings and apply safe working practices across all tasks.

* Competence in using maintenance management systems and associated IT tools.

* Full UK driving licence and willingness to participate in an out-of-hours call-out rota.

What’s on Offer

* Competitive salary in the region of £35,000–£40,000, depending on experience.

* Stable, full-time role with 42.5 hours per week plus participation in a structured on-call rotation.

* Opportunity to work within a specialised engineering team supporting innovative, sustainability-focused operations.

* Professional development through exposure to diverse plant systems and ongoing engineering projects.

* Supportive working culture with clear progression pathways and the chance to broaden technical expertise