Shift Maintenance Engineer

Gap Technical Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer for a permanent position in Warrington. The ideal candidate will maintain and improve machinery while supporting 24/7 operations. Key responsibilities include planned maintenance, fault diagnosis, and ensuring safety compliance. Candidates should have a relevant engineering apprenticeship and skills in electrical control and PLC systems. Competitive salary of £51,900 per annum with a 4 on 4 off shift pattern.

Qualifications

• Recognised apprenticeship in a relevant engineering discipline.
• HNC highly desirable.
• Experience in electrical control and automation.

Responsibilities

• Carry out reactive and planned maintenance across equipment.
• Minimise MTTR by using fault-finding techniques.
• Maximise MTBF through effective PPM execution.
• Accurately record maintenance activities using CMMS.
• Report equipment faults and performance concerns.
• Assist in developing PPM schedules.
• Support visiting contractors and OEM engineers.
• Conduct work safely using risk assessments.

Skills

Electrical control

PLC systems

Automation

Fault-finding skills

CMMS systems

Microsoft Office

Lean tools (OEE, 5S, TPM)

Education

Recognised apprenticeship in a relevant engineering discipline

HNC

Job description

Overview

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer – Permanent £51,900 Per Annum | 4 on 4 off - 2 Days / 2 Nights | Warrington

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.

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out reactive and planned maintenance across a variety of process & 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.

Person Specification

• Recognised apprenticeship in a relevant engineering discipline.
• HNC, (highly desirable)
• Multi-skilled 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.

How to Apply

If you are interested in this position, please hit the apply now link and upload your updated CV.

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Closing date 29/10/2025