Shift Maintenance Engineer

Pioneer Selection Ltd; Marchwiel; On-site; GBP 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable manufacturing company near Wrexham seeks a skilled Maintenance Engineer to support their high-volume processing facility. The role involves providing multi-skilled maintenance support, conducting planned and reactive maintenance, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates will have a Level 3 Engineering qualification and experience in a manufacturing environment. This full-time position offers a competitive salary of £47,000 per annum along with a rotating shift pattern, and opportunities for long-term career stability during the company's expansion.

Benefits

Attractive shift pattern

Long-term career stability

Referral scheme benefits

Qualifications

• Multi-skilled engineer with a 60/40 electrical or mechanical bias.
• Level 3 Engineering qualification (or equivalent).
• Background in a manufacturing or processing environment.
• Strong fault-finding ability on automated production equipment.
• Comfortable working in a shift-based, high-volume operation.

Responsibilities

• Provide multi-skilled maintenance support during assigned shifts.
• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance using the site CMMS.
• Fault find and repair electrical and mechanical systems.
• Support production start-ups and minimise equipment downtime.
• Contribute to continuous improvement activities and engineering projects.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, GMP, animal welfare, and Health & Safety standards.
• Support and coach machine minders and production operators.

Job description

Maintenance Engineer

Location: Near Wrexham
Salary: £47,000 per annum
Shift Pattern: 2 Days ON / 2 Nights ON / 4 Days OFF (rotating)
Employment Type: Full-time

About the Role

A large FMCG manufacturing operation based near Wrexham is undergoing a major expansion, creating over 100 new roles. We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Engineer to support a high-volume processing facility, ensuring equipment reliability, safety, and efficiency in a fast-paced production environment.
This role requires a hands‑on, multi‑skilled engineer with strong electrical and mechanical capability to support continuous operations.

Key Responsibilities for the Maintenance Engineer

• Provide multi‑skilled maintenance support (electrical and mechanical) during assigned shifts
• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance using the site CMMS
• Fault find and repair electrical and mechanical systems, including drives, motors, and PLC I/O
• Support production start‑ups and minimise equipment downtime
• Contribute to continuous improvement activities and engineering projects
• Ensure compliance with food safety, GMP, animal welfare, and Health & Safety standards
• Support and coach machine minders and production operators while on shift
• Escalate technical issues appropriately to the Shift Engineering Team Leader

Skills & Experience Required for the Maintenance Engineer

• Multi‑skilled engineer with a 60/40 electrical or mechanical bias
• Level 3 Engineering qualification (or equivalent)
• Background in a manufacturing or processing environment
• Strong fault‑finding ability on automated production equipment
• Comfortable working in a shift‑based, high‑volume operation

What's on Offer for the Maintenance Engineer

• Salary of £47,225 per annum
• Attractive 2 days / 2 nights / 4 off rotating shift pattern
• Opportunity to join a growing site during a period of expansion
• Long‑term career stability within a well‑established manufacturing operation

If you are interested in this role and feel that you have the right skills then please click apply at the bottom of this advert.

As a registered candidate with Pioneer Selection Ltd, you automatically become eligible for our referral scheme.

You will receive £250 for every candidate we place in permanent employment who has been recommended by you. Terms and Conditions apply; please see our website for further details.