Maintenance Enigneer

gap technical; Middleton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Gap Technical is recruiting an Electrical Maintenance Engineer (Contract) to join a leading manufacturing business in Manchester. You will perform planned and reactive electrical maintenance, fault finding, and continuous improvement to ensure production equipment runs safely and efficiently.

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will work across automated production equipment in a fast-paced environment, supporting reliability and plant availability on a rotating 3-shift pattern.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering.
• Proven experience within a manufacturing or industrial maintenance environment.
• Experience carrying out both reactive and planned preventative maintenance.
• Willingness to work a 3-shift rotating pattern.
• Strong awareness of health and safety best practices.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) in accordance with the maintenance schedule.
• Respond quickly to electrical breakdowns, diagnosing faults and carrying out effective repairs.
• Fault find on PLC-controlled machinery (diagnostic level).
• Maintain electrical control panels, motors, drives, sensors, inverters and associated equipment.
• Perform electrical inspections and ensure compliance with site standards.
• Support machine installations, upgrades and commissioning activities.
• Accurately complete maintenance records using the site's CMMS.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities to enhance equipment reliability and reduce downtime.
• Work closely with production and engineering teams to maximise plant availability.
• Ensure all work is completed safely and in accordance with company procedures and statutory regulations.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Fault finding

PLC control

3-shift pattern

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Electrical Maintenance Engineer (Contract)

Location: Manchester

Rate: £40.00 per hour - Outside IR35

Shift Pattern: 3 Shift Rotation (Mornings, Afternoons & Nights)

Gap Technical is recruiting on behalf of a leading manufacturing business for an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join their engineering team on a contract basis in Manchester.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands‑on engineer with a strong electrical maintenance background to support the reliability, performance and continuous improvement of production machinery within a fast‑paced manufacturing environment, working a 3-shift rotating pattern.

The Role

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for carrying out planned and reactive electrical maintenance, fault finding, repairs and continuous improvement activities across a range of automated production equipment. You'll play a key role in minimising downtime and ensuring equipment operates safely and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) in accordance with the maintenance schedule.
• Respond quickly to electrical breakdowns, diagnosing faults and carrying out effective repairs.
• Fault find on PLC-controlled machinery (diagnostic level).
• Maintain electrical control panels, motors, drives, sensors, inverters and associated equipment.
• Perform electrical inspections and ensure compliance with site standards.
• Support machine installations, upgrades and commissioning activities.
• Accurately complete maintenance records using the site's CMMS.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities to enhance equipment reliability and reduce downtime.
• Work closely with production and engineering teams to maximise plant availability.
• Ensure all work is completed safely and in accordance with company procedures and statutory regulations.

Skills & Experience

• NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering.
• Proven experience within a manufacturing or industrial maintenance environment.
• Experience carrying out both reactive and planned preventative maintenance.
• Willingness to work a 3-shift rotating pattern.
• Strong awareness of health and safety best practices.

Closing Date

27/08/2026