Maintenance Engineer

Ruth Wagstaff Recruitment; Skelmersdale; On-site; GBP 59,000; Full time

Job summary

A market-leading food manufacturing company in Skelmersdale is looking for an experienced Maintenance Engineer with electrical or mechanical skills. This role offers a competitive salary of approximately £59k and a quarterly bonus, along with benefits like a subsidized canteen and shift leave. Candidates should have relevant engineering qualifications, a proactive mindset, and experience in a manufacturing environment. Join a supportive team focused on career progression and engineering improvements.

Benefits

Salary of c£59k

Quarterly Bonus (£1,400 - £3,200 annually)

Paid Overtime

Subsidised canteen

Staff discounts

23 Shifts leave + your birthday off

Critical Illness Cover

Salary Sacrifice Scheme for Electric Cars

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Time-served or apprenticeship-trained engineer.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Eagerness to grow, learn, and contribute to a forward-thinking engineering department.

Responsibilities

• Deliver hands-on engineering support to keep production running smoothly.
• Perform both reactive and planned maintenance.
• Use CMMS system to record and track maintenance activities.
• Work closely with production to meet performance goals.
• Follow safety and repair best practices at all times.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and cost-saving initiatives.

Skills

Strong electrical skillset

Proactive mindset

Team player

Education

Relevant engineering qualifications (NVQ Level 3 or ONC/HNC preferred)

Job description

Join a market-leading food manufacturing company operating in a modern, high-tech production facility in Skelmersdale. We're seeking Electrical or Mechanically biased Maintenance Engineers to support a growing and well-structured engineering team.

This is not a firefighting role — you'll be part of a large, well-invested factory with healthy maintenance budgets, strong processes, and a supportive team ethos. The company actively invests in its people and equipment, with a clear focus on training, career progression, and future-focused engineering improvements.

If you have strong electrical or mechanical skills and enjoy working in a fast‑paced but well‑managed environment, this Maintenance Engineer role could be a great fit for you.

Benefits

• Salary of c£59k
• Quarterly Bonus (£1,400 - £3,200 annually)
• Plus paid Overtime
• Subsidised canteen
• Staff discounts
• 23 Shifts leave + your birthday off
• Critical Illness Cover, Salary Sacrifice Scheme for Electric Cars, Discounted gym membership plus more ….

Shift Pattern

• Panama Shifts - Days and Nights (12 hours) (3s & 2s) (2 weeks Days then 2 weeks Nights)

Key Responsibilities of Maintenance Engineer

• Deliver hands‑on engineering support to keep production running smoothly
• Perform both reactive and planned maintenance
• Use CMMS system to record and track maintenance activities
• Work closely with production to meet performance goals
• Follow safety and repair best practices at all times
• Contribute to continuous improvement and cost‑saving initiatives
• Be part of a collaborative, supportive engineering team with a strong culture of teamwork

What We're Looking For

• Time‑served or apprenticeship‑trained engineer
• Relevant engineering qualifications (NVQ Level 3 or ONC/HNC preferred)
• Strong electrical skillset
• Previous experience in a manufacturing or production environment
• A positive, proactive mindset and a team player
• Eagerness to grow, learn, and contribute to a forward‑thinking engineering department

To Apply

If you're an experienced Multi‑Skilled Maintenance Engineer looking for a role with long‑term career potential in a stable, forward‑thinking company — we'd love to hear from you!