Electrical Maintenance Engineer

IKO; Wigan; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in roofing and insulation is seeking a skilled maintenance technician to perform preventive and reactive maintenance on production machinery. The role requires strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills, along with the ability to read technical drawings. A recognised engineering qualification is essential. The successful candidate will enjoy a range of benefits, including a generous pension scheme, health cash plan, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Health cash plan

Generous contributory pension scheme

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Free on-site car park

Training and development programmes

Cycle-to-work scheme

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar maintenance role within manufacturing.
• Effective problem-solving and ability to work under pressure.
• Flexibility to work shifts and respond to call-outs.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned preventive maintenance on production machinery.
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults.
• Conduct routine inspections and servicing of plant machinery.

Skills

Mechanical fault-finding skills

Electrical fault-finding skills

Ability to read technical drawings

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Teamwork skills

Education

Recognised engineering qualification (e.g., NVQ Level 3, HNC)

Tools

PLC systems

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Automation systems

Job description

Our company name has become synonymous with delivering dependable roofing, waterproofing, and insulation solutions backed by supreme levels of customer service to help the customer along their journey.

This hard earned reputation has been built globally on a foundation of quality and an ethos of customer service which permeates through the organisation and remains as strong today as it did 100 years ago.

Your Role & Impact

• Perform planned preventive maintenance and reactive maintenance on all production machinery and equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults, ensuring timely and effective resolutions.
• Conduct routine inspections and servicing of plant machinery.
• Work closely with the production team to minimize equipment downtime and improve productivity.
• Maintain accurate records of all maintenance and repair activities.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and company policies.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in processes and equipment efficiency.
• Assist in the installation and commissioning of new equipment as required.
• Work as part of a team and liaise with external contractors when necessary.
• Work on automation systems including Siemens, Rockwell – Allen Bradley, GE, Mitsubishi, and Omron control systems.
• Perform system backups, SCADA, HMI & PLC modifications and integration, and system upgrades.
• Work on system controls and I / O’s across site instrumentation and fault finding.
• Maintain and troubleshoot inverters and 3-phase motors.
• Support the instrumentation of the tank farm.

Required skills and responsibilities

• Proven experience in a similar multi-skilled maintenance role within a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics.
• Experience with PLC systems, hydraulics, and pneumatics is desirable.
• A recognised engineering qualification (e.g., NVQ Level 3, HNC, or equivalent) in mechanical or electrical engineering.
• Effective problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure.
• Flexibility to work shifts and respond to call-outs when required.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Company Benefits

• Health cash plan
• A generous contributory pension scheme
• 26 days in addition to bank holidays
• Free on-site car park
• Training and development programmes
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Discounted gym membership

No terminology in the advert you have seen is intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we will gladly accept applications from all sections of the community.