Maintenance Electrician

We are seeking an experienced and reliable Industrial Electrician to support a key project at our large manufacturing facility in Wigan.

The primary focus of this role is to provide rapid‑response electrical maintenance, fault‑finding and breakdown support in a fast‑paced industrial environment. You will be responsible for ensuring the reliability and efficiency of our automated and process machinery. This position requires a multi‑skilled mindset as you will also assist the mechanical team when needed.

This role operates on a 3‑shift rotating pattern (Days, Nights, Afternoons) and applicants must be flexible to work this rotation.

• Provide immediate electrical support and fault‑finding during breakdowns to minimise plant downtime.
• Diagnose and rectify faults on PLC‑controlled systems including Allen‑Bradley (AB), Siemens, Schneider and ABB.
• Perform maintenance and troubleshooting on process control instrumentation including actuators, sensors and valves.
• Work confidently with hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Conduct electrical maintenance on essential plant equipment such as conveyors, 3‑phase motors, gearboxes and process pumps.
• Assist the mechanical fitting team with multi‑skilled tasks as required.
• Carry out planned preventive maintenance (PPM) schedules.
• Ensure all work adheres to strict health and safety standards.

• Proven experience as an Industrial Electrician (time‑served or equivalent qualification).
• Strong hands‑on experience in PLC fault‑finding (AB, Siemens, Schneider, ABB).
• Demonstrable knowledge of process controls, hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Experience working with industrial machinery such as conveyors, motors and pumps.
• A proactive attitude with excellent problem‑solving skills.
• The ability to work effectively under pressure both independently and as part of a team.
• A commitment to working the DNA shift rotation is essential.

Key Skills
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Robotics, Electrical Experience, Industrial Equipment, Industrial Maintenance, NEC, Mechanical Knowledge, Schematics, Maintenance, Hydraulics, Programmable Logic Controllers, Manufacturing, Troubleshooting.

Employment Type: Full‑Time