Maintenance Engineering Technician

Pertemps Liverpool; Pentre Maelor; On-site; GBP 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established manufacturing firm in Wrexham is seeking a Maintenance Engineering Technician for a permanent position. The role involves diagnosing and repairing faults, conducting maintenance, and supporting production efficiency in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should have at least 3 years of engineering experience, NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, and strong fault-finding skills. This position offers a salary of £42,000 and involves rotating shifts.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years’ engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Able to work under pressure and manage workload effectively.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing and repairing mechanical and electrical faults.
• Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance.
• Supporting production teams to improve line efficiency.

Skills

Fault-finding skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical, Electrical or Multi-Skilled Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel)

Job description

Maintenance Engineering Technician

Location: Wrexham

Shifts: Rotating shifts: 6:00am-2:00pm / 2:00pm-10:00pm (Monday to Friday)

Salary: £42,000 per annum

Employment type: Permanent

A well‑established and fast‑growing manufacturing business based on the Wrexham Industrial Estate is looking for a Maintenance Engineering Technician to join its multi‑skilled engineering team. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a modern, highly automated production environment where engineering plays a critical role in keeping the factory running efficiently, safely and at high performance.

You’ll be working in a fast‑paced packing operation, supporting production through proactive maintenance, fault‑finding, continuous improvement and the introduction of new equipment and processes.

The Role

• Diagnosing and repairing mechanical and electrical faults
• Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance
• Supporting production teams to improve line efficiency and equipment set‑up
• Minimising downtime through fast, effective fault finding
• Supporting the installation and commissioning of new machinery
• Completing maintenance records and shift handovers
• Driving continuous improvement and LEAN projects
• Implementing engineering improvements to increase efficiency and reduce costs
• Managing and maintaining spare parts stock
• Ensuring compliance with food safety, hygiene and health & safety standards

Essential Experience

• At least 3 years’ engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Mechanical, Electrical or Multi‑Skilled Engineering
• Strong fault‑finding and problem‑solving skills
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent communication skills
• Confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Able to work under pressure and manage workload effectively
• High level of attention to detail

Desirable

• Experience in food manufacturing or FMCG
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations

If you feel like you’re suitable for this position, please apply immediately. If you would like more information, please contact Pertemps.