Plant Facilities Maintenance Engineer

Gap Personnel; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks a Plant Facilities Maintenance Engineer in Wrexham, UK. The successful candidate will provide essential electrical and mechanical support, ensuring the smooth operation of facilities and production systems. Responsibilities include maintenance projects, working to planned schedules, and implementing improvements. Qualifications required include being an apprentice-trained engineer with strong problem-solving and project management skills. Strong communication and organization are vital. The role closes on 19/02/2026.

Qualifications

• Apprentice trained engineer with relevant qualifications.
• Strong problem-solving skills to improve facility operations.
• Effective communicator who collaborates well across departments.

Responsibilities

• Provide electrical and mechanical support across departments.
• Carry out electrical installations and mechanical maintenance.
• Identify energy-saving improvements and sustainability initiatives.

Skills

Electrical support

Mechanical support

Problem-solving

Project management

Effective communication

Education

Apprentice Trained Engineer

18th Edition IEE Regulations qualification

Job description

Job Description

Plant Facilities Maintenance Engineer
£37,500
Mon-Thurs: 8:00 - 17:15, Fri: 8:00 - 16:15
Wrexham, North Wales
gap technical are seeking a Plant Facilities Maintenance Engineer for our client based in Wrexham. The site is one of the company's award-winning manufacturing facilities in Europe.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Facilities Maintenance Department - a key function responsible for managing and implementing maintenance projects throughout the factory, supporting Production, Moulding, and Automation teams.

Performance Objectives

• Provide electrical and mechanical support across multiple departments to maintain smooth operation of facilities and production systems.
• Carry out electrical installation, mechanical maintenance and installation work in line with company Safe Systems of Work and Isolation Policy.
• Undertake general facility maintenance and improvement of services, including managing and sourcing contractors for multiple projects.
• Work to a planned schedule of maintenance activities while maintaining flexibility to support Production and Moulding operations as required.
• Apply basic PLC programming knowledge to make minor program adjustments as needed.
• Identify and deliver energy-saving improvements and sustainability initiatives.
• Support TPM schedules and respond to production system breakdowns, including maintenance of automation equipment.

Person Specification

• Apprentice Trained Engineer.
• 18th Edition IEE Regulations qualification (desirable).
• Experience or knowledge of small building projects, such as plumbing or boiler/heating systems.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to design, review, and implement improvements in facility operations.
• Well-organised with excellent attention to detail and confident in managing renovation and repair projects.
• Effective communicator who collaborates well across departments.
• Motivated to continually improve knowledge and drive personal development.
• Committed to working safely and taking ownership of tasks.

Apply

If you are interested in the above position, please contact Alex at gap technical or email your updated CV. This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of gap technical who are operating as an employment agency. gap technical are committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job. Closing date 19/02/2026