Electrical Maintenance Engineer in Wigan, Lancashire

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.

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Voceer presents this job opportunity for Pioneer Selection, a 50 person sized company who are categorized as a Recruitment Agency.

This position is being managed by Pioneer Selection, a reputable recruitment agency known for placing candidates in desirable positions.