Maintenance Engineer in Wrexham

Pioneer Selection Ltd; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Wrexham is seeking a proactive Maintenance Engineer to join their well-established engineering team. The role involves a mix of reactive and planned maintenance on automated systems, working within a supportive environment that prioritizes efficiency and reliability of operations. Ideal candidates will have an electrical qualification, experience with PLCs, and comfort in physically demanding conditions.

Benefits

Referral scheme with bonuses

Qualifications

• Electrically biased with strong mechanical competence.
• Comfortable working at height and in physically demanding conditions.
• Experience in a manufacturing or FMCG environment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out reactive and planned maintenance on a wide range of plant and machinery.
• Support optimal machine performance and reduce downtime.
• Assist in commissioning new production lines.

Skills

Electrical Qualification

PLC fault-finding experience

Mechanical competence

Job description

Maintenance Engineer

Location: Wrexham

Salary: £48,000

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.

For further details contact Sam Turner at Pioneer Selection

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.