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Maintenance engineer

Leigh (Greater Manchester)
First Recruitment
Maintenance engineer
€35,000 a year
Posted: 29 April
Offer description

Key Details

* Role: Maintenance Engineer – Electrical Bias
* Type: Permanent, Full-Time (Staff Role)
* Location: Warrington (initial training in Leigh)
* Salary: Attractive + shift allowance
* Shift Pattern: Days (07:00–16:00) during training → Late shift (14:00–22:15) thereafter


About the Opportunity

We are looking for a talented Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer – Electrical Bias to join a growing, forward‑thinking manufacturing business. This is an exciting opportunity for a Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer – Electrical Bias to work with cutting‑edge machinery in a modern production environment and play a key role in maintaining high operational standards.

As a Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer – Electrical Bias, you will initially be based at the Leigh site for training before transitioning to a brand‑new, state‑of‑the‑art facility in Warrington.


The Role

This hands‑on position is ideal for a proactive and experienced Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer – Electrical Bias who thrives in a fast‑paced manufacturing setting. You will be responsible for maintaining and improving automated production equipment while ensuring minimal downtime.

Key Responsibilities:

* Maintain and troubleshoot automated processing machinery
* Carry out electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic repairs
* Respond quickly and effectively to breakdowns
* Support planned maintenance and continuous improvement activities

Essential Requirements:

o Completed recognised apprenticeship with ONC/HNC or equivalent in Electrical/Electronic Engineering
o Proven experience in industrial maintenance
o Strong electrical fault‑finding skills with mechanical competence
o Experience working with automated manufacturing equipment
o Ability to remain calm and effective under pressure
o Good IT skills, including CMMS and Microsoft Office

Desirable:

o Level 3 Mechanical qualification
o Stable work history demonstrating long‑term commitment


What’s on Offer

o 22 days holiday plus bank holidays (including Christmas shutdown allocation)
o Company pension scheme
o Free on‑site EV charging
o Opportunity to work with advanced, modern equipment
o Supportive team environment within a growing business


Career Progression

As a Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer – Electrical Bias, you will begin on a day shift for training and induction, before moving into a later shift pattern at the new Warrington facility. This role offers excellent scope for development, allowing any Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer – Electrical Bias to grow alongside a business investing heavily in its future.

As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.

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