Maintenance Technician

PE Global; Skelmersdale; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias) for a minimum 12-month contract in Skelmersdale. Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, fault diagnosis of automated production equipment, and ensuring production schedules are met. Candidates must have at least 2 years of experience in maintenance, with relevant electrical or mechanical qualifications and strong fault-finding skills. Shift work may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in machine or manufacturing maintenance.
• Time-served or NVQ level qualification in electrical or mechanical maintenance.
• Experience with automated machinery and production lines.

Responsibilities

• Carry out preventive maintenance and respond to equipment breakdowns.
• Maintain and fault-find automated production and assembly equipment.
• Monitor and control processes in line with Statistical Process Control (SPC) methods.
• Diagnose electrical and mechanical faults, including PLC, servo, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding capability

Mechanical understanding

Problem-solving skills

Fault-diagnosis skills

Education

NVQ level qualification in electrical or mechanical maintenance

Job description

PE Global is recruiting a Multi‑Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias) for a minimum 12‑month contract with our manufacturing client, based in Skelmersdale. The rate for this role is £19.50 per hour + 30% shift allowance.

This role sits within a small on‑site maintenance team supporting automated production equipment in a clean and safe manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining production machinery, carrying out planned and reactive maintenance and supporting the delivery of production schedules.

Responsibilities

• Carry out preventive maintenance and respond to equipment breakdowns.
• Maintain and fault‑find automated production and assembly equipment.
• Support production by establishing process conditions and carrying out in‑line quality checks.
• Monitor and control processes in line with Statistical Process Control (SPC) methods.
• Maintain finished product delivery in line with cost, quality, and production schedule requirements.
• Diagnose electrical and mechanical faults, including PLC, servo, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings.
• Follow SOPs and training processes at all times.
• Build effective working relationships with key stakeholders on site.
• Provide shift cover, including night shifts when required on an exceptional basis.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in machine or manufacturing maintenance (essential).
• Time‑served or NVQ level qualification in electrical or mechanical maintenance (essential).
• Strong electrical fault‑finding capability with a mechanical understanding.
• Experience working with automated machinery and production lines.
• Experience with robotics (ABB desirable; training can be provided).
• Ability to work rotating shifts and nights when required.
• Strong problem‑solving and fault‑diagnosis skills.
• Good understanding of Health & Safety requirements in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

Please note: PE Global cannot assist with visa sponsorship. Candidates will need the full right to live and work within the UK for at least the next 12 months.