Multi-Skilled Engineer - Food Manufacturing & CI

Michael Page; Wigan; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary £47,000–£58,000

Permanent position in Wigan

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Michael Page is partnering with a major food manufacturer in the Wigan area to recruit a Multi-Skilled Engineer. You will maintain and improve site equipment, performing both planned and reactive maintenance across electrical, mechanical, control, and automation systems.

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, you will help maximise equipment availability, support continuous improvement and ensure safety procedures are followed. Experience in a food manufacturing environment is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have strong diagnostic and repair capabilities for factory equipment.
• Ability to work both independently and within a shift team.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to tasks.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative and reactive maintenance across electrical, mechanical, control and automation systems.
• Diagnose faults and repair equipment to minimise downtime.
• Support reliability programmes through root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment performance and efficiency.
• Record maintenance activities and work orders in CMMS.

Skills

Diagnose and repair machinery faults

Independent and team work

Problem solving

Health and safety

Education

NVQ level 3 in mechanical or electrical engineering

18th Edition (Electrical)

Engineering qualification or related field

Job description

Michael Page is partnering with a major food manufacturer in the Wigan area to recruit a Multi-Skilled Engineer. You will maintain and improve site equipment, performing both planned and reactive maintenance across electrical, mechanical, control, and automation systems.

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, you will help maximise equipment availability, support continuous improvement and ensure safety procedures are followed. Experience in a food manufacturing environment is preferred.