Maintenance Engineer

Pioneer Selection Ltd; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established engineering firm in Wrexham is seeking a proactive Maintenance Engineer to join their automated production team. The role involves carrying out maintenance on machinery, supporting optimal performance, and working in a physically demanding environment. The ideal candidate should have an electrical qualification and experience in manufacturing. This is a full-time, permanent position with a shift pattern of 3 on / 3 off.

Benefits

Referral scheme with £250 reward

Fully automated, SCADA-controlled facility

Qualifications

• Must have strong mechanical expertise.
• Comfortable in physically demanding conditions.

Responsibilities

• Carry out reactive and planned maintenance on machinery.
• Support optimal machine performance.
• Perform routine site walkarounds for facility checks.
• Mechanical work including replacing components.
• Assist in commissioning new production lines.

Skills

Electrically biased with strong mechanical competence

PLC fault-finding experience

Comfortable working at height

Experience in a manufacturing environment

Education

Electrical Qualification

Job description

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Shift Pattern: 3 on / 3 off - Days only (with on-call duty on Day 1 and Day 2 evenings)

Type: Permanent, Full-Time

The Role

A proactive and electrically biased Maintenance Engineer is required to join a well-established engineering team at a fully automated, SCADA-controlled production site operating 24/7. You'll work as part of a team of 3 engineers per shift, ensuring plant and equipment run reliably and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out reactive and planned maintenance on a wide range of plant and machinery
• Support optimal machine performance and reduce downtime
• Perform routine site walkarounds for general facility checks (leaks, alarms, switches)
• Mechanical work including replacing beater bars, bearings, chains, belts, sprockets, and ensuring proper alignment
• Assist in commissioning new production lines

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Electrically biased with strong mechanical competence
• Electrical Qualification
• PLC fault-finding experience
• Comfortable working at height and in physically demanding conditions
• Experience in a manufacturing or FMCG environment

If you are interested in this role and feel that you have the right skills, then please click apply at the bottom of this advert.

As a registered candidate with Pioneer Selection Ltd, you automatically become eligible for our referral scheme.

You will receive £250 for every candidate we place in permanent employment who has been recommended by you. Terms and Conditions apply please see our website for further details.