Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

LJ Recruitment Limited; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in Wigan is seeking a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to enhance their fast-paced production environment. This role offers stability, shift flexibility, and opportunities for progression while focusing on maintaining and improving machinery and facilities in compliance with safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Track record in a maintenance or engineering role.
• Strong knowledge of Health & Safety and Food Safety regulations.
• Able to work independently and in teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform reactive maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance on machinery.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication

Proactive mindset

Education

HNC in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience

Job description

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer - Wigan

Salary: £40,000 - £42,000 + Overtime
Location: Wigan

A leading manufacturer based in Wigan is seeking a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to support their fast-paced production environment. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced engineer to join a growing operation, offering stability, shift flexibility, and progression within a well-established site.

Role Overview:

As a Multi-Skilled Engineer, you will play a key role in maintaining and improving the site's machinery, facilities, and equipment. You will support both reactive and planned maintenance across the facility, contributing to operational efficiency and engineering improvements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform reactive maintenance to reduce production downtime
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on both mechanical and electrical equipment (if qualified)
• Maintain site utilities, buildings, and support services to legal and safety standards
• Support machine uptime through fault diagnosis, repairs, and routine maintenance
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and engineering upgrades
• Assist in the installation and commissioning of new equipment
• Liaise with internal teams to ensure seamless operations with minimal disruption
• Ensure all work complies with Food Safety, Health & Safety, and hygiene regulations

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• HNC in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience)
• Proven track record in a similar maintenance or engineering role
• Strong knowledge of Health & Safety and Food Safety regulations
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Proactive, problem-solving mindset with strong communication skills
• Willingness to support cross-functional teams and adapt to changing priorities

Interested in hearing more?
Apply today to speak with a consultant about this exciting opportunity and how it could align with your next career move in engineering and manufacturing.