Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
Location: Wigan, LancashireSalary: £49,729.28 + Overtime (OTE £60k+)Shift: 3 Shift Pattern (6-2 / 2-10 / 10-6)
Job Role
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join a market‑leading, highly automated manufacturing site. This site is home to one of the largest corrugators in Europe, producing up to 26,000 cases per hour in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment. With continuous investment and a strong engineering culture, this is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious engineer looking to develop their career and progress within a growing business.
Working in the high‑speed corrugated area, you will be responsible for planned and reactive maintenance, fault finding, and supporting installations. You will play a key role in ensuring maximum uptime and efficiency across a range of heavy‑duty production machinery. You will work as part of a 2‑person shift team alongside an electrical engineer, requiring strong communication skills, teamwork, and the ability to diagnose and resolve faults quickly in a fast‑paced environment.
Sector
Factory Maintenance (FMCG / Packaging)
Non‑Negotiable Requirements
- Mechanical maintenance experience within an industrial manufacturing environment
- Experience with planned, reactive, and breakdown maintenance in a fast‑paced factory
- Engineering qualification
Desirable Requirements
- Experience in FMCG, packaging, print, automotive, or similar industries
- Exposure to PLCs (Allen Bradley beneficial)
- Forces background (REME, RAF, Navy) highly considered
- Experience with continuous improvement or project work
Benefits
- Working for a market‑leading, international manufacturing business
- Excellent earning potential with overtime (£10k-£15k available)
- Pension with 4.5% matched contribution
- Death in service (x4 salary)
- Sick pay after 6 months
- Strong training, development, and progression opportunities
- Opportunity to get involved in projects and continuous improvement
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