Maintenance Engineer

Company: Wagstaff Recruitment Ltd
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Location: Skelmersdale
Job Description:

Join a market-leading food manufacturer at a modern, highly automated production facility in Skelmersdale. Due to continued growth and investment, we’re looking for electrically biased Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineers to strengthen an established and well-structured engineering team.

You’ll be working within a large, state-of-the-art site that benefits from significant ongoing investment in both equipment and people. With strong maintenance processes, healthy engineering budgets, and a supportive team culture, this is an environment where engineers are genuinely valued and developed.

The business is committed to continuous improvement, training, and long-term career progression, making this an excellent opportunity for engineers who enjoy working in a fast-paced, forward-thinking manufacturing environment with modern technology and high engineering standards.

Benefits

  • Salary of £60k
  • Quarterly Bonus (£1,400 – £3,200 annually)
  • Plus paid Overtime
  • Subsidised canteen
  • Staff discounts
  • 23 Shifts leave + your birthday off !
  • Critical Illness Cover, Salary Sacrifice Scheme for Electric Cars , Discounted gym membership plus more ….

Shift Pattern

  • Panama Shifts – Days and Nights (12 hours) (3s & 2s) (2 weeks Days then 2 weeks Nights)

Key Responsibilities of Maintenance Engineer

  • Deliverhands-on engineering supportto keep production running smoothly
  • Perform bothreactive and planned maintenance
  • Use CMMS system to record and track maintenance activities
  • Work closely with production to meet performance goals
  • Followsafety and repair best practicesat all times
  • Contribute tocontinuous improvement and cost-saving initiatives
  • Be part of acollaborative, supportive engineering teamwith a strong culture of teamwork

What We’re Looking For

  • Time-served or apprenticeship-trained engineer
  • Relevant engineering qualifications (NVQ Level 3 and BTEC, ONC/HNC preferred)
  • Strong electrical skillset
  • Previous experience in a manufacturing or production environment
  • Apositive, proactive mindsetand ateam player
  • Eagerness to grow, learn, and contribute to a forward-thinking engineering department

To Apply

If you’re an experienced Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer looking for a role with long-term career potential in a stable, forward-thinking company — we’d love to hear from you!

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Posted: July 6th, 2026