Electrical Installation & Test Engineer

About The Role

Electrical Installation & Test Engineer – Engineering Department Afternoon / Evening Shift  •  Electrical Maintenance & Installation  •  Tewkesbury Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Shift: Monday – Friday, 13:45 – 21:45
Location: Tewkesbury Production Site, GL20 8JE

Join Team Cotteswold
Established in 1938, Cotteswold Dairy is one of the UK’s leading independent family-owned dairies. From our Tewkesbury production site we supply fresh, high-quality dairy products to customers across the region, working closely with local farmers and communities. We are now looking for a skilled Electrical Installation & Test Engineer to join our Engineering Team. This role plays a key part in maintaining the reliability and safety of our production and distribution equipment, supporting both planned preventative maintenance and reactive engineering across the site.

The Role
Working as part of our Engineering Department, you will support the smooth operation of our production and distribution facilities through electrical maintenance, installation, and fault finding. The role involves working with a wide range of machinery and automated systems, requiring strong diagnostic skills and a proactive approach.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance across the Tewkesbury production and distribution site
• Respond to breakdowns and provide reactive maintenance support
• Fault find, repair, and test electrical and mechanical plant equipment
• Carry out electrical installation work including single and three phase systems
• Ensure compliance with electrical regulations, inspection protocols, and testing requirements
• Assist with electrical improvement and installation projects across site
• Conduct scheduled inspections, lubrication, and maintenance of machinery
• Perform annual emergency lighting and electrical distribution testing
• Work closely with the Engineering Manager to adapt maintenance schedules as required
• Follow all company Health & Safety policies and procedures

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified Electrical Engineer with strong electrical bias
• City & Guilds 2391-51 – Periodic Inspection, Testing and Certification
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (Amendment 2)
• Level 3 Award in Initial Verification and Certification of Electrical Installations
• Strong electrical fault finding and diagnostic skills
• Experience working with automated or high-speed machinery
• Ideally experience within an FMCG or manufacturing environment
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and manage priorities
• Committed to delivering high standards of workmanship and safety

Why Join Cotteswold Dairy?

• Competitive salary with opportunities for progression
• 30 days’ holiday, increasing with service
• Refer-a-friend scheme (up to £500)
• Cycle to Work
• Discounted company products
• Aviva pension scheme (4% employee / 4.5% employer contributions)
• Health and wellbeing support through Simply Health
• Work as part of a supportive and skilled Engineering team

Our Purpose
At Cotteswold Dairy, our purpose is “Being at the heart of a responsible and sustainable dairy community.” If you take pride in high-quality engineering work and enjoy solving technical challenges in a fast-moving production environment, we would love to hear from you.

About Us

Since 1938, Cotteswold Dairy has flourished from a modest milk round—delivering just 30 gallons a day using a bucket and ladle—into one of the UK’s most respected independent, family-run dairies, rooted in Tewkesbury. Built on the founding values of quality, service, and cleanliness, the business has remained committed to those principles spanning three generations, now under the leadership of Managing Director George Workman.

Today, we process, pack, and deliver over 100 million litres of milk and dairy products each year to doorstep customers and businesses across England and Wales, operating from multiple depots and a modern production site in Tewkesbury.

At our heart lies a strong ethical and environmental commitment. We partner with local farms within a 60-mile radius—many Red Tractor-certified—promoting sustainable farming practices, animal welfare, and minimal environmental impact. We’ve championed eco-friendly initiatives for decades, including returnable glass bottles, electric milk floats, telematics for efficient logistics, and zero waste-to-landfill operations.

More than a business, Cotteswold Dairy is a values-driven community dedicated to delivering wholesome, high-quality dairy products while nurturing people, our communities, and our planet—making us a compelling and meaningful place to build your career.