Maintenance Engineer

Gap Personnel; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A national food manufacturing business is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to work at their modern facility in Wrexham. The role involves responding to equipment breakdowns, performing scheduled maintenance, and collaborating with operational teams. Candidates should have a time-served engineering apprenticeship and experience in food or FMCG manufacturing is desirable. The annual salary is £48,000, with a work schedule from Sunday to Thursday nights.

Qualifications

• Experience in food, FMCG, or packaging manufacturing is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Respond effectively to equipment breakdowns to support the manufacturing process.
• Carry out scheduled maintenance tasks and implement corrective actions on reoccurring faults.
• Prioritise breakdowns and maintain focus on your nominated production area.
• Fault-find efficiently using technical documentation and machine history.
• Work collaboratively with operational teams to ensure minimal downtime.
• Train operators in minor maintenance and assist in major repair tasks.
• Maintain machinery to a high standard in line with safety and quality expectations.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and reduction of engineering downtime.

Skills

Multi-skilled Engineer with electrical bias

Strong communication skills

Planning and organisational skills

Education

Time-served engineering apprenticeship

Job description

Job Description

Maintenance Engineer

Wrexham

£48,000 per annum

Sunday - Thursday Nights

gap technical are proud to be representing a national food manufacturing business in their search for a Maintenance Engineer to join their team at a modern facility near Wrexham.

Key Responsibilities

• Respond effectively to equipment breakdowns to support the manufacturing process.
• Carry out scheduled maintenance tasks and implement corrective actions on reoccurring faults.
• Prioritise breakdowns and maintain focus on your nominated production area.
• Fault‑find efficiently using technical documentation and machine history.
• Work collaboratively with operational teams to ensure minimal downtime.
• Train operators in minor maintenance and assist in major repair tasks.
• Maintain machinery to a high standard in line with safety and quality expectations.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and reduction of engineering downtime.

Candidate Profile

• Time‑served engineering apprenticeship (preferred).
• Multi‑skilled Engineer with either electrical bias.
• Experience in food, FMCG, or packaging manufacturing is highly desirable.
• Strong communication, planning, and organisational skills are essential.

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