Maintenance Engineer

Gap Personnel; Wigan; On-site; GBP 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturing firm near Wigan is seeking a Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer with an electrical bias. This role involves performing maintenance on machinery, supporting installations, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. The ideal candidate will have an HNC in Electrical Engineering, electrical apprenticeship experience, and preferably FMCG experience. A hands-on problem-solving approach is essential. Competitive salary of £42,000 plus overtime is offered.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of health & safety regulations.
• Ability to work autonomously or as part of a team.
• Hands-on approach with a continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Perform reactive and preventative maintenance on machinery.
• Support equipment installations and upgrades.
• Drive uptime by quickly resolving breakdowns.

Skills

Electrical Engineering knowledge

Problem-solving skills

Team collaboration

FMCG / Food experience

Education

HNC in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience

Electrical Engineering apprenticeship

Tools

PLCs - Mitsubishi & Siemens

Job description

Maintenance Engineer

£42,000 + Overtime

Location: Wigan

Shifts: 3x Shift (Early / Late / Night)

gap technical are proud to be representing this global manufacturing business in their search for a Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer with Electrical bias to work at their facility based near Wigan.

Performance Objectives

• Perform reactive and preventative maintenance on machinery and site utilities.
• Carry out electrical & some mechanical maintenance tasks.
• Support equipment installations and upgrades.
• Drive uptime and reliability by quickly resolving breakdowns.
• Uphold Food Safety, Health & Safety, and Hygiene standards.
• Collaborate with internal departments for effective communication and minimal disruption.
• Identify and implement engineering improvements.

Person Specification

• HNC in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Served apprenticeship in Electrical Engineering.
• Solid understanding of health & safety and food safety regulations.
• Ability to work autonomously or as part of a team.
• A problem‑solving, hands‑on approach and continuous improvement mindset.
• FMCG / Food experience (preferred)
• Experience working on PLCs - Mitsubishi & Siemens (Preferred)

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Closing Date : 29 / 11 / 2025

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