Maintenance Engineer

Gap Technical Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technical recruitment agency seeks a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer in Warrington to maintain and improve machinery in a 24/7 production environment. Responsibilities include executing planned maintenance, minimizing equipment downtime, and ensuring safety standards. Candidates should have a relevant engineering apprenticeship and strong skills in electrical control and fault-finding. Competitive salary of £46,500 per annum offered.

Qualifications

• A minimum of an HNC is highly desirable.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Experience in lean tools like OEE, 5S, TPM.

Responsibilities

• Carry out reactive and planned maintenance of equipment.
• Minimise MTTR using fault-finding techniques.
• Maximise MTBF through effective preventative maintenance.
• Record maintenance activities in the CMMS.
• Assist in developing robust PPM schedules.

Skills

Multi-skilled with proven experience in electrical control

Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Experience with PLC systems and automation

Education

Recognised apprenticeship in a relevant engineering discipline

HNC

Tools

CMMS systems

Job description

Overview

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer
Permanent £46,500 Per Annum
6-2/2-10 Mon-Fri
Warrington

Gap Technical is proud to represent a leading manufacturer in their search for a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join their team at a state-of-the-art facility in Warrington.

As a key member of the maintenance team, you will play a vital role in supporting 24/7 production operations. Your responsibilities will include maintaining and improving machinery, minimising downtime, and ensuring the highest standards of safety and compliance are upheld across the site.

Responsibilities

• Carry out reactive and planned maintenance across a variety of process & packaging equipment
• Minimise Mean Time to Repair (MTTR) by employing recognised fault-finding techniques and a fix-first-time approach
• Maximise Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) through effective execution of planned preventative maintenance (PPM) using industry best practices
• Accurately record maintenance activities using the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
• Report equipment faults, breakdown root causes, and performance concerns to relevant stakeholders
• Assist in developing robust PPM schedules and continuous improvement projects
• Support visiting contractors and OEM engineers as needed
• Ensure all work is conducted safely using dynamic risk assessments and safe systems of work

Person Specification

• Recognised apprenticeship in a relevant engineering discipline
• HNC, (highly desirable)
• Multi-skilled with proven experience in electrical control, PLC systems, and automation
• Skilled in the use of CMMS systems and proficient in Microsoft Office
• Familiar with lean tools such as OEE, 5S, TPM, and continuous improvement techniques
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills, with the ability to work unsupervised
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with a growing maintenance culture

How to Apply

If you are interested in this position, please hit the apply now link and upload your updated CV.

This vacancy is advertised on behalf of Gap Technical, operating as an employment agency. Gap Technical is committed to the selection, recruitment, and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job.

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While we endeavour to respond to all applications individually, due to high volumes, this is not always possible. Thank you for your interest in this role—we look forward to working with you.

Closing date 29/10/2025