Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Manpower UK Limited; Wigan; On-site; GBP 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing business in Wigan is seeking an experienced Maintenance Engineer. You will respond to breakdowns, perform planned maintenance, and ensure safety and environmental standards. Ideal candidates have at least 2 years' experience and skills in AC/DC equipment and PLCs. This role offers competitive pay of £53,985 per year plus benefits, including a healthcare plan, holidays, and a pension scheme.

Benefits

26 days holiday + bank holidays

Free Healthcare Cash Plan & Employee Assistance Program

Pension scheme (3.5% employer / 3.5% employee)

Death in service (3x salary)

Employee discounts: holidays, gyms, entertainment

Cycle to Work Scheme

Structured training and career progression

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a maintenance or engineering role.
• Time-served apprenticeship or equivalent, HNC in Electrical Engineering desirable.
• Experience with AC/DC equipment, inverters, and PLCs (Allen Bradley preferred).
• Strong fault-finding, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.
• Flexible and ready to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Respond to breakdowns and carry out reactive maintenance.
• Perform planned maintenance and condition-based monitoring.
• Analyse plant performance and recommend improvements.
• Manage spare parts and coordinate with the operations team.
• Maintain safety, health, and environmental standards.

Skills

Experience in a maintenance or engineering role

Skilled with AC/DC equipment, inverters, and PLCs

Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills

Teamwork skills

Flexibility and hands-on approach

Education

Time-served apprenticeship or equivalent

HNC in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Maintenance Engineer - Wigan

Salary: £53,985 p.a. (including shift allowance) + overtime
Hours: 3-shift rotation, Monday-Friday

Looking for your next hands‑on maintenance role?

Manpower is partnering with a leading manufacturing business in Wigan to find a skilled Electrical Maintenance Engineer. This is a dynamic, hands‑on role where you'll keep production machinery running smoothly, reduce downtime, and contribute to continuous improvement.

What's in it for you?

• £53,985 per year including shift allowance + overtime opportunities

• 26 days holiday + bank holidays

• Free Healthcare Cash Plan & Employee Assistance Program

• Pension scheme (3.5% employer / 3.5% employee)

• Death in service (3x salary)

• Employee discounts: holidays, gyms, entertainment, electrical goods

• Cycle to Work Scheme

• Structured training and career progression

Your Shift Pattern

• Monday-Thursday: 6am-2pm / 2pm-10pm / 10pm-6am

• Friday: 6am-12pm / 12pm-6pm / 6pm-12am

What you'll be doing

• Respond to breakdowns and carry out reactive maintenance

• Perform planned maintenance (PM) and condition-based monitoring (CBM)

• Analyse plant performance and recommend improvements

• Manage spare parts and coordinate with the operations team

• Maintain safety, health, and environmental standards

Who we're looking for

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a maintenance or engineering role

• Time-served apprenticeship or equivalent (HNC in Electrical Engineering desirable)

• Skilled with AC/DC equipment, inverters, and PLCs (Allen Bradley preferred)

• Strong fault-finding, problem-solving, and teamwork skills

• Flexible, hands‑on, and ready to thrive in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment

If you're an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer seeking a role with excellent pay, benefits, and career growth, apply today!