Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

The Gap, Inc.; Warrington; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer is seeking a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to support production operations in Warrington. The role involves maintaining and improving machinery, with a focus on safety and compliance. Ideal candidates have a recognized engineering apprenticeship and experience in electrical control and PLC systems. This position offers the opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to maintenance excellence.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in electrical control, PLC systems, and automation.
• Skilled in using CMMS systems.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform reactive and planned maintenance on equipment.
• Utilise fault-finding techniques to minimise downtime.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities.

Skills

Electrical control

PLC systems

Automation

Fault-finding skills

Diagnostic skills

Education

Recognised apprenticeship in engineering discipline

HNC

Tools

Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS)

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

As a key member of the maintenance team, you will play a vital role in supporting 24/7 production operations. Your responsibilities will include maintaining and improving machinery, minimising downtime, and ensuring the highest standards of safety and compliance are upheld across the site.

Responsibilities

• Carry out reactive and planned maintenance across a variety of process and packaging equipment
• Minimise Mean Time to Repair (MTTR) by employing recognised fault-finding techniques and a fix-first-time approach
• Maximise Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) through effective execution of planned preventative maintenance (PPM) using industry best practices
• Accurately record maintenance activities using the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
• Report equipment faults, breakdown root causes, and performance concerns to relevant stakeholders
• Assist in developing robust PPM schedules and continuous improvement projects
• Support visiting contractors and OEM engineers as needed
• Ensure all work is conducted safely using dynamic risk assessments and safe systems of work

Qualifications

• Recognised apprenticeship in a relevant engineering discipline
• HNC (highly desirable)
• Multiskilled with proven experience in electrical control, PLC systems, and automation
• Skilled in the use of CMMS systems and proficient in Microsoft Office
• Familiar with lean tools such as OEE, 5S, TPM, and continuous improvement techniques
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills, with the ability to work unsupervised
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with a growing maintenance culture

Gap Technical is proud to represent a leading manufacturer in their search for a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join their team at a state-of-the-art facility in Warrington.