Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Description

ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE ENGINEER

Job Title Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Location Wigan

Salary GBP46,855 GBP49,855

Shift 3 Shift Pattern (6am 2pm / 2pm 10pm / 10pm 6am)

Job Role of the Electrical Maintenance Engineer

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a hands-on Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join a highly automated, fast-paced manufacturing site. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a large-scale production environment featuring one of the most advanced corrugation operations in Europe.

The successful engineer will be working within a high-speed production area, responsible for maintaining and improving machinery that produces up to 26,000 units per hour. This is a dynamic role offering a mix of planned and reactive maintenance, fault finding, and involvement in continuous improvement and project work.

You will be responsible for ensuring maximum uptime and efficiency across a range of automated machinery in a lean manufacturing environment.

Sector Industrial Manufacturing

Key Responsibilities

Electrical fault finding on high-speed production machineryPlanned preventative and reactive maintenanceWorking with systems including sensors, motors, drives, and control panelsDiagnosing faults across single-phase and three-phase (415V) systemsWorking with AC/DC systems, inverters, and PLCs (Siemens)Reading and interpreting engineering drawingsUsing CMMS systems (Maximo)Supporting installations, upgrades, and project workIdentifying root causes and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives Sector Factory Maintenance

Non-Negotiable Requirements

Electrical maintenance experience within a fast-paced manufacturing environment Requirements for the Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Hands-on electrical fault-finding experienceRecognised engineering qualification (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent)Experience working in industrial/manufacturing environmentsAbility to work independently and as part of a teamStrong communication skills and proactive mindset Desirable Requirements

Experience with Siemens PLCs (fault finding)Background in high-speed or automated manufacturingContinuous improvement experience The Electrical Maintenance Engineer will benefit from:

Working for a market-leading manufacturing businessCompetitive salary with regular overtime opportunitiesOvertime rates: Midweek 1.5xSaturday 1.5xSunday & Bank Holidays 2x Pension (4.5% matched contribution)Death in service (4x salary)Sick pay after 6 months25 days holiday + additional allowancesStrong team culture and supportive environmentTraining, development, and project exposure Additional Information

This role would suit a proactive, hands-on engineer who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in identifying root causes and driving improvements. The site operates with a strong team ethic, and communication is key especially during shifts where engineers may work closely in small teams.

If you are interested in this role and feel that you have the right skills, then please click apply at the bottom of this advert.

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