Technician

GXO; Wigan; On-site; GBP 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supply chain solutions provider in Wigan is seeking a multi-skilled Technician to support maintenance operations at their site. The role involves ensuring maximum uptime of production lines, diagnosing and repairing faults, and driving continuous improvement efforts. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated and knowledgeable in electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems. The position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including 25 days annual leave and a company pension scheme.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Generous holidays

Cycle-to-work scheme

Onsite parking

Employee discount platform

Qualifications

• Ability to work across teams and levels.
• Experience with electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems.
• Commitment to safety and knowledge sharing.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and support production lines to ensure uptime.
• Diagnose faults and carry out repairs.
• Drive continuous improvement across safety and quality.
• Support breakdowns and maintain workspace standards.

Skills

Strong communicator

Self-motivated and flexible

Multi-skilled in electrical systems

Knowledge of Lean principles

Hands-on problem solver

Job description

Overview

Are you interested in building a career for yourself as an Engineer? Would you like the opportunity to work on our bespoke packaging line, utilising hi‑tech 6‑axis pick and place robots and fully automatic palletisers?

Position

Here at GXO, we are looking for a multi‑skilled Technician to join our team based at our Heinz site in Wigan. The position is to cover the maintenance of the Company’s Repack operation and NDC automation equipment.

This is a full‑time, permanent position. This role will be on a 3‑shift rotation, 6:00 to 14:00, 14:00 to 22:00 and 22:00 to 6:00 (Sunday – Thursday for nights and Monday – Friday for the other shifts).

Pay, benefits and more

We’re looking to offer a salary of £40,655 per annum, and 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays). In addition to generous remuneration, we really value our people and offer a friendly, safety‑first working environment, along with other benefits including a company pension scheme, generous holidays, cycle‑to‑work scheme, employee benefits include an online discount platform, onsite parking and much more.

What you’ll do on a typical day

• Maintain and support our production lines to ensure maximum uptime and performance
• Diagnose faults, carry out repairs, and lead root cause analysis to prevent future issues
• Drive continuous improvement across safety, quality, and engineering standards
• Support breakdowns and servicing across key areas, while keeping the workspace clean and compliant

What you need to succeed at GXO

• Strong communicator with the ability to work across teams and levels
• Self‑motivated and flexible, with a hands‑on approach to problem‑solving
• Multi‑skilled in electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems, with a passion for continuous improvement
• Committed to safety, knowledge sharing, and applying Lean principles where possible

About GXO

We engineer faster, smarter, leaner supply chains. GXO is a leading provider of cutting‑edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team – energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make GXO a great place to work.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

GXO is an equal‑opportunity employer. We celebrate, support and thrive on diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We believe that diversity and inclusion in our business is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. We are an Armed Forces friendly organisation and Disability Confident Leader as part of the Disability Confident Scheme (GIS) and actively welcome applications from people with disabilities.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. Review GXO’s candidate privacy statement here.