Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading manufacturing business in Widnes seeks an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer. This permanent role offers a competitive salary of £45,000 – £46,000, a supportive team environment, and training opportunities. Ideal candidates have a relevant qualification and proven experience in an industrial setting. Regular double days shift pattern, no nights or weekends.

Benefits

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Secure and supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Time-served or fully qualified Electrical Engineer.
• Proven experience in an industrial/manufacturing environment.
• Strong fault-finding skills.

Responsibilities

• Responding to reactive breakdowns across the site.
• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance on electrical equipment.
• Providing on-shift electrical support.

Skills

Fault-finding skills

Team player

Proactive and safety-first approach

Education

NVQ Level 3 / HNC / Apprenticeship

Tools

PLCs

Electrical systems

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.

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 as an Electrical Maintenance Engineer

• £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