Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Manpower UK - RISE; Wigan; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks an Electrical Maintenance Engineer in Wigan. With a base salary of £47,906 (up to £53,985 including shift allowance), this role involves delivering maintenance solutions in a fast-paced environment, along with strong benefits such as healthcare, pension scheme, and employee discounts. Applicants should have a minimum of 2 years’ experience and skills in AC/DC systems and PLCs. This is a great opportunity for engineers looking for excellent pay and long-term career development.

Benefits

26 days holiday + bank holidays

Healthcare Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension scheme

Death in service (3× salary)

Employee discounts on holidays, gyms, entertainment, electrical goods

Cycle to Work Scheme

Ongoing training and clear progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ maintenance/engineering experience.
• Strong electrical skills with PLCs (Allen Bradley preferred).
• Experience in fast-paced manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Attend breakdowns and deliver effective reactive maintenance.
• Carry out planned maintenance and condition-based monitoring.
• Analyze equipment performance and recommend improvements.
• Manage spare parts and support operations teams.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.

Skills

Electrical skills: AC / DC systems, inverters, PLCs

Fault-finding and problem-solving ability

Proactive and flexible approach

Education

Time-served apprenticeship or equivalent qualification

HNC in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Job Title

Maintenance Engineer – Electrical

Location

Wigan

Salary

£47,906 base salary (£53,985 including shift allowance) + overtime

Hours

Monday‑Friday, 3‑Shift Rotation

Why apply?

• Competitive salary up to £53,985 including shift allowance
• 26 days holiday + bank holidays
• Healthcare Cash Plan & Employee Assistance Programme
• Pension scheme
• Death in service (3× salary)
• Employee discounts on holidays, gyms, entertainment & electrical goods
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Ongoing training and clear progression opportunities

Shift Pattern

Monday‑Thursday: 6am‑2pm / 2pm‑10pm / 10pm‑6am

Friday: 6am‑12pm / 12pm‑6pm / 6pm‑12am

What you'll be doing

• Attending breakdowns and delivering effective reactive maintenance
• Carrying out planned maintenance (PM) and condition‑based monitoring (CBM)
• Analysing equipment performance and recommending improvements
• Managing spare parts and supporting operations teams
• Ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards

What we're looking for

• Minimum 2 years’ maintenance / engineering experience
• Time‑served apprenticeship or equivalent qualification (HNC in Electrical Engineering beneficial)
• Strong electrical skills: AC / DC systems, inverters, PLCs (Allen Bradley preferred)
• Excellent fault‑finding and problem‑solving ability
• A proactive, flexible engineer who thrives in fast‑paced manufacturing

If you're an Electrical Maintenance Engineer seeking great pay, strong benefits and long‑term development – apply today!