Job Title – Electrical Maintenance Engineer
Location – Wigan
Salary – £46,855 – £49,855
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 machinery
Planned preventative and reactive maintenance
Working with systems including sensors, motors, drives, and control panels
Diagnosing faults across single-phase and three-phase (415V) systems
Working with AC/DC systems, inverters, and PLCs (Siemens)
Reading and interpreting engineering drawings
Using CMMS systems (Maximo)
Supporting installations, upgrades, and project work
Identifying 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 experience
Recognised engineering qualification (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent)
Experience working in industrial/manufacturing environments
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Strong communication skills and proactive mindset
Desirable Requirements
Experience with Siemens PLCs (fault finding)
Background in high-speed or automated manufacturing
Continuous improvement experience
The Electrical Maintenance Engineer will benefit from:
Working for a market-leading manufacturing business
Competitive salary with regular overtime opportunities
Overtime rates:
Midweek – 1.5x
Saturday – 1.5x
Sunday & Bank Holidays – 2x
Pension (4.5% matched contribution)
Death in service (4x salary)
Sick pay after 6 months
25 days holiday + additional allowances
Strong team culture and supportive environment
Training, 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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Salary description
£46855.00 - £49855.00 per year