Maintenance Engineer

Gap Technical Ltd; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Gap Technical Ltd. is seeking a Maintenance Engineer near Ellesmere Port to lead preventative maintenance and fault diagnosis on electrical and mechanical systems.

The role requires PLC diagnostics, an 18th Edition certificate, and a proactive approach to reliability and improvements. Shift pattern is Continental Days & Nights (2Days/2nights/4off) with a salary in the £54k–£58k range.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 4 / HNC (or equivalent) in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• 18th Edition (or equivalent) certification.
• Experience with PLC diagnostics and ladder logic.
• Strong fault-finding ability across electrical and mechanical systems.
• Proactive mindset focusing on reliability and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Deliver preventative and predictive maintenance activities
• Diagnose faults, including PLCs and electrical systems
• Support continuous improvement initiatives (5S, TPM, Kaizen)
• Contribute to equipment upgrades, installations, and commissioning
• Ensure high standards of safety, quality, and performance

Skills

PLC diagnostics & ladder logic

Fault-finding

Multi-skilled electrical/mechanical

Education

NVQ Level 4 / HNC (or equivalent) in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

18th Edition (or equivalent)

Job description

Maintenance Engineer

£54,000 - £58,000

Ellesmere Port

Continental Days & Nights (2Days/2nights/4off)

gap technical are proud to be representing this National manufacturing business in their search for a Multi Skilled Electrically Biased Engineer to work at their facility based near Ellesmere Port

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver preventative and predictive maintenance activities
• Diagnose faults, including PLCs and electrical systems
• Support continuous improvement initiatives (5S, TPM, Kaizen)
• Contribute to equipment upgrades, installations, and commissioning
• Ensure high standards of safety, quality, and performance

Candidate Requirements

• NVQ Level 4 / HNC (or equivalent) in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• 18th Edition (or equivalent)
• Multi-skilled experience with strong fault-finding capability
• PLC diagnostics and ladder logic experience
• Proactive approach with a focus on improvement and reliability

Closing Date: 28/08/2026

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