Electrical Maintenance Engineer

ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE ENGINEERJob Title – Electrical Maintenance EngineerLocation – WiganSalary – £46,855 – £49,855Shift – 3 Shift Pattern (6am–2pm / 2pm–10pm / 10pm–6am)Job Role of the Electrical Maintenance EngineerA 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 ManufacturingKey ResponsibilitiesElectrical 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 initiativesSector – Factory MaintenanceNon-Negotiable RequirementsElectrical maintenance experience within a fast-paced manufacturing environmentRequirements for the Electrical Maintenance EngineerHands-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 mindsetDesirable RequirementsExperience with Siemens PLCs (fault finding)Background in high-speed or automated manufacturingContinuous improvement experienceThe 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 – 2xPension (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 exposureAdditional InformationThis 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 FormBottom of FormTPBN1_UKTJ