Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer
CV-LibraryWN5, Gathurst, Borough of WiganpermanentPosted: 17 April 2026
Apply NowAre you an experienced Maintenance Engineer within a Manufacturing environment?
Do you hold a time served apprenticeship and 18th Edition?
Are you based in or around Wigan?
There is an opportunity for a Multi Skilled Engineer to join one of the world's largest food processing companies. The successful applicant will be a mechanical and electrical biased Engineer who has sound experience within a Manufacturing environment. Only applicants with a time served apprenticeship and 18th edition qualification will be considered.
Role: Multi Skilled Engineer (mechanical and electrical bias)
Location: 5 Spring Rd, Kitt Green, Orrell, Wigan WN5 0JL
Salary: £22.13ph (basic)
£26.56ph. (double days)
£28.95ph (mid week GM)
£31ph (nights)
Shift Patterns: 3X rotating shift pattern.
Morning shift: 06:00-14:00 (Mon-Wed) 06:00-13:00 (Thu) and 07:00-15:00 (Fri)
Afternoon shift: 14:00-22:00 (Mon-Wed) 13:00-20:00 (Wed)
Nights shift: 22:00-06:00 (Mon-Wed) 22:00-07:00 (Thu)
Start: ASAP
Responsibilities:
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Working within the shift team to maintain assets within the operational areas
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Ensuring equipment delivers maximum volume at maximum quality
*
Working with production and engineering managers and technicians to rapidly resolve line breakdown
*
Identifying root cause analysis efficiently and in a timely manner to bring equipment back into use as soon as possible
*
Seeking cost effective improvements to ensure reliability of equipment
*
Conducting PPM and reactive maintenance using electrical control system, automation and mechanical skill
*
Diagnosing faults on mechanical and electrical equipment
*
Testing mechanical and electrical equipment
*
Working to improve maintenance KPI’s
*
Ensuring a high level of Health and Safety at all times as well as ensuring all activity is risk accessed
*
Reporting maintenance tasks on SAP
A full list of responsibilities can be provided upon request
Essential requirements:
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Full UK Driving Licence and access to own vehicle (due to nature of site and shift timings)
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Time served engineering apprenticeship within an Engineering discipline
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NVQ level 3/HNC/ONC Mechanical or Electrical qualification
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18th Edition qualified
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5 years+ experience within Maintenance engineering
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Experience within a Manufacturing environment (2+years)
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Strong verbal and written communication skill
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Excellent knowledge of UK Health and Safety legislation
*
Good level of IT literacy and engineering systems
*
IOSH or NEBOSH qualification (desirable)
*
Previous experience using SAP (desirable)
Benefits:
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Advice and editing on your current CV
*
Dedicated team throughout your journey within the role
*
Paid holiday
*
Exclusive online services including restaurant and retail discounts
*
Chance to receive £300* for referring a friend
*
Opportunity for progression into permanent roles
*
Competitive rates of pay
Does this role sound interesting? Apply today and a member of the team will be in contact if you meet our requirements.
All applicants are subject to vetting checks including: Right to work check, Medical check and reference check
Do you hold a time served apprenticeship and 18th Edition?
Are you based in or around Wigan?
There is an opportunity for a Multi Skilled Engineer to join one of the world's largest food processing companies. The successful applicant will be a mechanical and electrical biased Engineer who has sound experience within a Manufacturing environment. Only applicants with a time served apprenticeship and 18th edition qualification will be considered.
Role: Multi Skilled Engineer (mechanical and electrical bias)
Location: 5 Spring Rd, Kitt Green, Orrell, Wigan WN5 0JL
Salary: £22.13ph (basic)
£26.56ph. (double days)
£28.95ph (mid week GM)
£31ph (nights)
Shift Patterns: 3X rotating shift pattern.
Morning shift: 06:00-14:00 (Mon-Wed) 06:00-13:00 (Thu) and 07:00-15:00 (Fri)
Afternoon shift: 14:00-22:00 (Mon-Wed) 13:00-20:00 (Wed)
Nights shift: 22:00-06:00 (Mon-Wed) 22:00-07:00 (Thu)
Start: ASAP
Responsibilities:
*
Working within the shift team to maintain assets within the operational areas
*
Ensuring equipment delivers maximum volume at maximum quality
*
Working with production and engineering managers and technicians to rapidly resolve line breakdown
*
Identifying root cause analysis efficiently and in a timely manner to bring equipment back into use as soon as possible
*
Seeking cost effective improvements to ensure reliability of equipment
*
Conducting PPM and reactive maintenance using electrical control system, automation and mechanical skill
*
Diagnosing faults on mechanical and electrical equipment
*
Testing mechanical and electrical equipment
*
Working to improve maintenance KPI’s
*
Ensuring a high level of Health and Safety at all times as well as ensuring all activity is risk accessed
*
Reporting maintenance tasks on SAP
A full list of responsibilities can be provided upon request
Essential requirements:
*
Full UK Driving Licence and access to own vehicle (due to nature of site and shift timings)
*
Time served engineering apprenticeship within an Engineering discipline
*
NVQ level 3/HNC/ONC Mechanical or Electrical qualification
*
18th Edition qualified
*
5 years+ experience within Maintenance engineering
*
Experience within a Manufacturing environment (2+years)
*
Strong verbal and written communication skill
*
Excellent knowledge of UK Health and Safety legislation
*
Good level of IT literacy and engineering systems
*
IOSH or NEBOSH qualification (desirable)
*
Previous experience using SAP (desirable)
Benefits:
*
Advice and editing on your current CV
*
Dedicated team throughout your journey within the role
*
Paid holiday
*
Exclusive online services including restaurant and retail discounts
*
Chance to receive £300* for referring a friend
*
Opportunity for progression into permanent roles
*
Competitive rates of pay
Does this role sound interesting? Apply today and a member of the team will be in contact if you meet our requirements.
All applicants are subject to vetting checks including: Right to work check, Medical check and reference check