Electrical Maintenance Engineer
Wigan | Permanent | Manufacturing 47,900 basic + paid overtime 3-Shift Rotation | Monday-Friday
Power the machines. Shape the future. Are you an Electrical Maintenance Engineer who enjoys solving problems before they become downtime? We’re partnering with a well-established manufacturing leader in Wigan to recruit a skilled engineer who wants more than just fault-finding – someone who wants stability, development, and the chance to make real improvements on the shop floor. This is a site where engineering is valued, investment is ongoing, and your experience genuinely makes a difference. What’s in it for you?
- Overtime available
- 26 days holiday + bank holidays
- Healthcare Cash Plan & Employee Assistance Programme
- Company pension scheme
- Life assurance – 3x annual salary
- Retail & lifestyle discounts (holidays, gyms, tech & more)
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Structured training and long-term career progression
Shift Pattern Monday – Thursday
- 6am-2pm
- 2pm-10pm
- 10pm-6am
Friday
- 6am-12pm
- 12pm-6pm
- 6pm-12am
Your role As part of a multi-skilled engineering team, you’ll play a key role in maintaining production performance across the site by:
- Responding quickly and effectively to machinery breakdowns
- Completing planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and condition-based tasks
- Diagnosing electrical faults and minimising downtime
- Supporting continuous improvement and reliability projects
- Working closely with production teams to optimise equipment performance
- Maintaining safe systems of work and HSE compliance
- Supporting spare parts control and documentation
What we’re looking for
- Electrical engineering background with a time served apprenticeship or equivalent
- Strong knowledge of:
- AC/DC systems Motors and drives Inverters and control panels PLC fault-finding (Allen Bradley preferred) A proactive engineer who enjoys problem-solving and teamwork
Why this role?
- Stable, long-term employment
- Well-maintained, modern production environment
- Supportive engineering leadership
- Genuine investment in people and equipment
- Clear progression routes for motivated engineers
If you’re looking for excellent earning potential, strong benefits, and a site that values engineering excellence, this could be your next move.
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