Shift Maintenance Engineer - 8-12h Days/Nights | Up to £40/hr

gap technical; Chester; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

gap technical are representing a market-leading manufacturing business recruiting a Shift Cover Maintenance Engineer near Wrexham. The role offers shifts of 8–12 hours (days/nights) with a pay rate of £30.00–£40.00 per hour.

The successful candidate will have a time-served engineering apprenticeship, experience in FMCG/packaging manufacturing, and proven fault-finding skills on 3‑phase electrical systems with drives and I/O PLCs. Strong communication and planning abilities are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have completed a time-served engineering apprenticeship.
• Background in FMCG/packaging manufacturing is an advantage but not required.
• Able to fault find on 3‑phase electrical systems, drives and I/O PLC faults.
• Strong communication and planning skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Respond quickly to equipment breakdowns and perform scheduled maintenance.
• Minimise downtime and support the nominated production area.
• Fault find effectively using machine history and documentation.
• Train operators to carry out minor maintenance tasks and assist in major repairs.
• Maintain and repair machinery to a high standard and contribute to continuous improvement.

Skills

3‑phase electrical fault-finding

Drives & I/O PLC fault-finding

Plan & organise

Excellent communication

Education

Time-served engineering apprenticeship

Job description

gap technical are representing a market-leading manufacturing business recruiting a Shift Cover Maintenance Engineer near Wrexham. The role offers shifts of 8–12 hours (days/nights) with a pay rate of £30.00–£40.00 per hour.

The successful candidate will have a time-served engineering apprenticeship, experience in FMCG/packaging manufacturing, and proven fault-finding skills on 3‑phase electrical systems with drives and I/O PLCs. Strong communication and planning abilities are essential.