Wigan | Permanent | Manufacturing
£47,900 basic + paid overtime
3-Shift Rotation | Monday-Friday
Power the machines. Shape the future.
Are you an Electrical Maintenance Engineer who enjoys solving problems before they become downtime? We're partnering with a well-established manufacturing leader in Wigan to recruit a skilled engineer who wants more than just fault-finding - someone who wants stability, development, and the chance to make real improvements on the shop floor. This is a site where engineering is valued, investment is ongoing, and your experience genuinely makes a difference.
What's in it for you?
Overtime available
26 days holiday + bank holidays
Healthcare Cash Plan & Employee Assistance Programme
Company pension scheme
Life assurance - 3x annual salary
Retail & lifestyle discounts (holidays, gyms, tech & more)
Cycle to Work scheme
Structured training and long-term career progressionShift Pattern
Monday - Thursday
6am-2pm
2pm-10pm
10pm-6amFriday
6am-12pm
12pm-6pm
6pm-12am Your role
As part of a multi-skilled engineering team, you'll play a key role in maintaining production performance across the site by:
Responding quickly and effectively to machinery breakdowns
Completing planned preventative 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 documentationWhat we're looking for
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 Why this role?
Stable, long-term employment
Well-maintained, modern production environment
Supportive engineering leadership
Genuine investment in people and equipment
Clear progression routes for motivated engineersIf you're looking for excellent earning potential, strong benefits, and a site that values engineering excellence, this could be your next move
Salary description
£45000.00 - £47900.00 per year