Electrical Maintenance Engineer

ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE ENGINEER 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. Top of Form Bottom of Form