Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

ATA Recruitment; Farnworth; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer in Farnworth. The role offers a salary of £45,000 - £46,000 with plenty of overtime and bonus potential. You will be responsible for fault finding, reactive breakdowns, and planned maintenance in a manufacturing environment. This position promises excellent training opportunities and a supportive team atmosphere.

Benefits

Ongoing training and development

Secure team environment

Double day shift with no nights or weekends

Qualifications

• Experience in an industrial/manufacturing environment.
• Strong skills in fault-finding for electrical systems.
• Time-served or fully qualified as an Electrical Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Respond to reactive breakdowns to minimize downtime.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance on electrical equipment.
• Provide electrical support for maintenance and engineering teams.

Skills

Fault finding

PLC Programming

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

NVQ Level 3 / HNC / Apprenticeship in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Overview

Electrically Biased Maintenance Engineer

Salary: £45,000 - £46,000 + Lots of OT + KPI Bonus

Shift: Double Days (6-2 / 2-10 Monday to Friday)

Location: Commutable from St Helens, Widnes, Warrington

Training and development provided such as PLC Programming courses Fully Funded, Product specific training

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join a leading manufacturing business in Widnes. This is a permanent position offering long-term security, excellent training, and a highly competitive salary.

Key Responsibilities

• Responding to reactive breakdowns across the site to minimise downtime
• Fault finding, problem solving, and repairs on manufacturing/production machinery to ensure maximum plant reliability and performance
• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on a wide range of electrical plant equipment and components
• Providing on-shift electrical support to the maintenance and engineering teams

About You

• Time-served or fully qualified Electrical Engineer (NVQ Level 3 / HNC / Apprenticeship)
• Proven experience in an industrial/manufacturing environment
• Strong fault-finding skills and experience with PLCs, motors, sensors, and electrical systems
• Team player with a proactive and safety-first approach

Desirable

• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
• FMCG or manufacturing industry background

What's in it for You

• £45,000 - £46,000 salary depending on experience
• Monday-Friday double days shift pattern (No nights or weekends)
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Secure and supportive team environment

Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply now and be part of a forward-thinking engineering team in a company that truly values its people.

ATA is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.