Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Manpower; Wigan; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Engineer to work in Wigan. This role involves attending breakdowns, conducting planned and condition-based maintenance, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates should have a minimum of 2 years' experience in maintenance engineering, strong electrical skills, and a proactive approach. Competitive salary includes shift allowance and benefits like healthcare plans and ongoing training.

Benefits

26 days holiday + bank holidays

Healthcare Cash Plan & Employee Assistance Programme

Pension scheme

Death in service (3x salary)

Employee discounts on holidays, gyms, entertainment & electrical goods

Cycle to Work Scheme

Ongoing training and clear progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' maintenance/engineering experience.
• HNC in Electrical Engineering beneficial.
• Strong electrical systems understanding and fault-finding skills.

Responsibilities

• Attend breakdowns and deliver effective reactive maintenance.
• Carry out planned maintenance (PM) and condition-based monitoring (CBM).
• Manage spare parts and support operations teams.

Skills

Strong electrical skills: AC/DC systems, inverters, PLCs (Allen Bradley preferred)

Excellent fault-finding and problem-solving ability

Proactive and flexible in fast-paced manufacturing environments

Education

Time-served apprenticeship or equivalent qualification (HNC in Electrical Engineering beneficial)

Job description

Maintenance Engineer -
Location: Wigan

Salary: £47,906 base salary
£53,985 (including shift allowance) + Overtime
Hours: Monday-Friday, 3-Shift Rotation

Ready for your next challenge in maintenance engineering?
Manpower is working with a market-leading manufacturing business in Wigan to recruit an Electrical Maintenance Engineer. If you enjoy hands-on work, keeping machinery running at its best, and contributing to continuous improvement, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a high-performing team.

Why apply?

• Competitive salary up to £53,985 including shift allowance
• 26 days holiday + bank holidays
• Healthcare Cash Plan & Employee Assistance Programme
• Pension scheme
• Death in service (3x salary)
• Employee discounts on holidays, gyms, entertainment & electrical goods
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Ongoing training and clear progression opportunities

Shift Pattern

Monday-Thursday: 6am-2pm / 2pm-10pm / 10pm-6am
Friday: 6am-12pm / 12pm-6pm / 6pm-12am

What you'll be doing

• Attending breakdowns and delivering effective reactive maintenance
• Carrying out planned maintenance (PM) and condition-based monitoring (CBM)
• Analysing equipment performance and recommending improvements
• Managing spare parts and supporting operations teams
• Ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards

What we're looking for

• Minimum 2 years' maintenance/engineering experience
• Time-served apprenticeship or equivalent qualification (HNC in Electrical Engineering beneficial)
• Strong electrical skills: AC/DC systems, inverters, PLCs (Allen Bradley preferred)
• Excellent fault-finding and problem-solving ability
• A proactive, flexible engineer who thrives in fast-paced manufacturing

If you're an Electrical Maintenance Engineer seeking great pay, strong benefits and long-term development-apply today!