Electrical Maintenance Engineer: Up to £53k + Benefits

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

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.