Maintenance Engineer

ATA Recruitment; Bolton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Northwest seeks an Electrical Maintenance Engineer for an initial contract role. This position involves managing breakdowns and maintaining critical plant machinery while ensuring safety compliance. The ideal candidate will possess strong electrical engineering skills, with opportunities for contract extensions based on performance.

Benefits

Outside IR35 Ltd company contract

Potential for contract extensions based on performance

Qualifications

• Strong experience with PLCs, drives, motors, and automation systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics.
• Experience in industrial manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Manage reactive breakdowns and Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM).
• Fault finding and repair of electrical systems.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards.

Skills

PLC fault finding

Electrical systems

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Electrical engineering apprenticeship or equivalent qualification

Job description

Electrical or Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
Initial 3–6-month contract + Likely extensions
Location: Wigan, Bolton, Burnley, Warrington
Rate: Up to £32.00p/h DOE (Limited – Outside IR35 / PAYE / Umbrella)
Shifts: Panama Days and Nights
High Speed / Machinery / Automation

We are currently recruiting an Electrical Maintenance Engineer on a contract basis for a leading client based in the Northwest. This well-established company is renowned for its innovation in the design and production of secure documents, including currency and other high-security items.

Responsibilities for the Maintenance Engineer role include:

• Managing reactive breakdowns and Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) to ensure plant efficiency
• Working on critical plant machinery including presses, conveyors, packaging machines, and sorting systems
• Fault finding, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical systems, including PLCs, drives, motors, and control panels
• Ensuring compliance with safety standards in a high-volume industrial production environment
• Logging and reporting necessary maintenance and operational data in accordance with internal processes
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and maintaining plant performance

Key skills and attributes required:

• Time-served electrical engineering apprenticeship or equivalent qualification
• Strong experience with electrical systems, including PLC fault finding, drives, motors, and automation systems
• Experience in an industrial manufacturing environment
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams
• Proactive, self-driven, and able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail with a focus on maintenance improvements

Benefits of working with this company:

• Outside IR35 Ltd company contract
• Potential for contract extensions based on performance and business needs

I am looking to speak to talented Electrical Maintenance Engineers, who are looking for a very rewarding and challenging contract position. For more information, please contact Sam Martlew, Recruitment Specialist at ATA Recruitment.

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