Electrical Maintenance Engineer | Great Pay & Benefits

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

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.