Shift Maintenance Engineer

The Gap, Inc.; Warrington; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer is seeking a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer in Warrington. This is a permanent position offering £51,900 p.a. The role involves supporting 24/7 production operations by maintaining and improving machinery, minimizing downtime, and ensuring safety standards. Candidates should have a recognised apprenticeship, experience in electrical control and automation, and familiarity with lean tools. This is an opportunity to work in a dynamic manufacturing environment on a 4 on 4 off shift pattern.

Qualifications

• Recognised apprenticeship in a relevant engineering discipline.
• HNC is highly desirable.
• Multi-skilled with proven experience in electrical control, PLC systems, and automation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve machinery and minimize downtime.
• Carry out reactive and planned maintenance across process & packaging equipment.
• Record maintenance activities using CMMS.

Skills

Electrical control

PLC systems

Automation

Fault-finding skills

Education

Recognised apprenticeship in engineering discipline

HNC

Tools

CMMS systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Shift Maintenance Engineer

Posted: 2025-12-10T03:01:09

Location: Warrington

Region: Buckinghamshire

Country: UK

Postcode: MK46 4

Category: Any

Application Source: Apply4U

Closing Date: 2026-01-07T03:01:09

Job Description

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Permanent £51900 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

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