Maintenance Engineer (Electrically Biased)

Gap Technical Ltd; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Gap Technical are representing a national manufacturing business in their search for a Multi Skilled Electrically Biased Engineer to work at their facility near Ellesmere Port. The role focuses on preventative maintenance, fault diagnosis, and continuous improvement opportunities.

You will work Continental Days & Nights (2Days/2nights/4off) and be part of a safety-focused team, with chances to contribute to upgrades and commissioning.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 4 / HNC in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering is required.
• 18th Edition (or equivalent) is required.
• Proven multi-skilled experience with fault-finding.
• PLCs diagnostics and ladder logic experience preferred.
• Proactive approach focused on improvement and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Deliver preventative and predictive maintenance activities.
• Diagnose faults in PLCs and electrical systems.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives (5S, TPM, Kaizen).
• Contribute to equipment upgrades, installations and commissioning.
• Maintain high safety, quality, and performance standards.

Skills

NVQ Level 4 / HNC

18th Edition

Multi-skilled fault-finding

PLC diagnostics

Ladder logic

Reliability improvement focus

Education

NVQ Level 4 / HNC (or equivalent)

Job description

Maintenance Engineer

£54,000 - £58,000

Ellesmere Port

Continental Days & Nights (2Days/2nights/4off)

gap technical are proud to be representing this National manufacturing business in their search for a Multi Skilled Electrically Biased Engineer to work at their facility based near Ellesmere Port

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver preventative and predictive maintenance activities
• Diagnose faults, including PLCs and electrical systems
• Support continuous improvement initiatives (5S, TPM, Kaizen)
• Contribute to equipment upgrades, installations, and commissioning
• Ensure high standards of safety, quality, and performance

Candidate Requirements:

• NVQ Level 4 / HNC (or equivalent) in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• 18th Edition (or equivalent)
• Multi-skilled experience with strong fault-finding capability
• PLC diagnostics and ladder logic experience
• Proactive approach with a focus on improvement and reliability

Closing Date: 28/05/2026

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