Maintenance Engineer in Wigan

Energy Jobline ZR; Wigan; On-site; GBP 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturing business is seeking a Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer with Electrical bias to support machinery maintenance at their facility in Wigan. The ideal candidate will have HNC in Electrical Engineering, experience in FMCG or food industries, and a solid understanding of health and safety standards. The position offers a salary of £42,000 plus overtime and requires a proactive approach to maintenance and improvements.

Qualifications

• HNC in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Apprenticeship in Electrical Engineering required.
• Understanding of health & safety regulations needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance on machinery and utilities.
• Carry out electrical and mechanical maintenance.
• Drive uptime and reliability.

Skills

Electrical bias

Problem-solving skills

Team collaboration

Continuous improvement mindset

Understanding of health & safety regulations

FMCG/Food experience

Education

HNC in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience

Served apprenticeship in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PLCs - Mitsubishi & Siemens

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Job Description

Maintenance Engineer | £42,000 + Overtime | Wigan | 3x Shift (Earlies/Lates/Nights)

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.
• Experience working on PLCs – Mitsubishi & Siemens.

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Closing Date: 29/11/2025. gap technical are committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job.

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