Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias)

Agrial; Wigan; On-site; GBP 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer, where you'll ensure the safe operation of equipment in a dynamic food manufacturing environment. This role involves hands-on maintenance, troubleshooting, and collaboration with a dedicated team to deliver high-quality products. With a focus on continuous improvement and professional development, you'll have the opportunity to enhance your skills while contributing to a culture of safety and excellence. If you're ready to take on new challenges and make a real impact, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Life Assurance: 3x basic salary

Employee Assistance Programme

Annual leave plus options to purchase extra days

Training and development opportunities

Employee discount platform

On-site physio

Occupational health services

Qualifications

• Hands-on engineering experience in food manufacturing.
• Educated to NVQ Level 3 in electrical engineering or similar.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned and unplanned maintenance activities safely.
• Coach and train colleagues to improve equipment knowledge.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Understanding

Pneumatics Knowledge

Fault Diagnosis

Risk Assessment

Communication Skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering

BTEC Engineering or Equivalent

Job description

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias)

Join us for the Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias) role at Agrial.

We have an exciting opportunity for an electrically biased multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer to join our team at Agrial Fresh Produce in Wigan. The primary responsibility is to ensure safe and reliable equipment operation for manufacturing, through a combination of hands-on skills, equipment knowledge, performance analysis, and strong communication.

Our engineers maintain a range of machinery across our factory to supply salads to the UK market. Working in small teams on planned and reactive maintenance, you will perform cyclical maintenance, troubleshoot issues, and carry out on-site repairs. The ideal candidate will be electrically biased or possess strong skills in both electrical and mechanical engineering. Experience with refrigeration, chlorine, or compressed air, and understanding of food safety are advantageous.

Pay & Working Hours

Pay: £51,000 per annum

Working hours: Continental Shift - 4 On/4 Off: 7am-7pm/7pm-7am, 2 days/2 nights per shift block.

Main Responsibilities

• Perform planned and unplanned maintenance activities safely and effectively.
• Ensure assets are ready to produce high-quality products, dispatched on time.
• Apply and communicate safe systems of work, properly risk-assessed.
• Coach and train colleagues to improve equipment knowledge and performance.
• Promote a culture of professional engineering and continuous improvement with integrity.

Skills & Experience

• Hands-on engineering experience, ideally through a recognized apprenticeship in food manufacturing.
• Educated to NVQ Level 3 in electrical engineering or similar, with mechanical understanding.
• Qualifications such as BTEC Engineering or equivalent.
• Knowledge of pneumatics, electrical systems, PLC/Inverter assets.
• Ability to diagnose and fault-find on equipment.
• Experience in risk assessment and safe working regulations.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Benefits

• Salary: £51,000 annually
• Life Assurance: 3x basic salary
• Employee Assistance Programme, including remote GP services
• Annual leave plus options to purchase extra days
• Training, development, and recognition schemes
• Employee discount platform and salary finance schemes
• Other benefits: on-site physio, occupational health, engagement days, and more.

About Us

Agrial Fresh Produce is part of the larger French co-operative group, Agrial. Our Wigan site processes and distributes pre-packed salads to UK retailers and restaurants, operating on Martland Park Industrial Estate. We are committed to EPIC values and working as one team to achieve success.

Next Steps

If you're positive, innovative, and ready for a new challenge, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now or contact Will Kaye, Recruitment Officer, for a confidential discussion.

Note: Agrial Fresh Produce is not a licensed UK VISA sponsor. We support mental health and promote equal opportunities. We believe in responsible recruitment, with costs borne by the employer.