Days-Based Maintenance Engineer – Food Manufacturing £48k+Bonus

Ruth Wagstaff Recruitment; Skelmersdale; On-site; GBP 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A market leading food manufacturing company in Skelmersdale is seeking Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineers to support their engineering team. This hands-on role offers competitive pay of around £48k, a quarterly bonus, and numerous additional benefits including staff discounts and subsidised canteen. Ideal candidates will have strong electrical or mechanical skills, relevant engineering qualifications, and experience in a manufacturing environment. The position features a unique work schedule of 42 hours across 3.5 days per week.

Benefits

Salary of c£48k

Quarterly Bonus (Annually c£1,400 to £3,200)

Subsidised canteen

Staff discounts

Critical Illness Cover

Salary Sacrifice Scheme for Electric Cars

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Time-served/apprenticeship-trained engineer.
• Experience in a manufacturing or production environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver hands-on engineering support to keep production running smoothly.
• Perform both reactive and planned maintenance on plant and equipment.
• Keep maintenance records up to date using our CMMS system.
• Work closely with production to meet daily performance goals.
• Follow safety and repair best practices at all times.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and cost-saving initiatives.

Skills

Strong mechanical skills

Strong electrical skills

Team player

Positive mindset

Education

Relevant engineering qualifications (C&G/NVQ Level 3 or ONC/HNC preferred)

Job description

A market leading food manufacturing company in Skelmersdale is seeking Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineers to support their engineering team. This hands-on role offers competitive pay of around £48k, a quarterly bonus, and numerous additional benefits including staff discounts and subsidised canteen. Ideal candidates will have strong electrical or mechanical skills, relevant engineering qualifications, and experience in a manufacturing environment. The position features a unique work schedule of 42 hours across 3.5 days per week.