Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Wigan | Permanent | Manufacturing | £47,900 basic + paid overtime | 3‑shift rotation Monday‑Friday

Power the machines. Shape the future. Join a well‑established manufacturing leader in Wigan to drive proactive maintenance and continuous improvement on the shop floor.

• Overtime available
• 26 days holiday + bank holidays
• Healthcare Cash Plan & Employee Assistance Programme
• Company pension scheme
• Life assurance – 3× annual salary
• Retail & lifestyle discounts (holidays, gyms, tech & more)
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Structured training and long‑term career progression

Monday‑Thursday shifts: 6 am–2 pm, 2 pm–10 pm, 10 pm–6 am.
Friday shifts: 6 am–12 pm, 12 pm–6 pm, 6 pm–12 am.

As part of a multi‑skilled engineering team you will maintain production performance across the site by:

• Responding quickly and effectively to machinery breakdowns
• Completing planned preventive 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

• 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

• 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.