Asset Reliability Technician

My Food and Family; Wigan; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food company in Wigan is looking for an Asset Technician to maintain operational assets and support engineering teams. The ideal candidate will have a recognised engineering qualification and strong technical skills to diagnose faults quickly. Responsibilities include conducting planned maintenance, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. This role demands strong communication, training capabilities, and the ability to work effectively across teams. Competitive compensation and various shifts are offered.

Qualifications

• Must have a recognised engineering qualification.
• Ability to engage and motivate teams.
• Methodical approach to diagnosing and repairing faults.

Responsibilities

• Maintain all assets within operational areas for maximum volume.
• Support the engineering team to minimise downtime.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
• Conduct planned and preventative maintenance.

Skills

Strong organisational and technical skills

Good oral and written communication skills

Fault finding methodology

Training and coaching capabilities

Flexible and resilient attitude

Education

Recognised Engineering qualification

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Siemens S5/S7

Job description

A leading food company in Wigan is looking for an Asset Technician to maintain operational assets and support engineering teams. The ideal candidate will have a recognised engineering qualification and strong technical skills to diagnose faults quickly. Responsibilities include conducting planned maintenance, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. This role demands strong communication, training capabilities, and the ability to work effectively across teams. Competitive compensation and various shifts are offered.