Job Description
Maintenance Engineer
Location: Near Wrexham
Salary: £47,000 per annum
Shift Pattern: 2 Days ON / 2 Nights ON / 4 Days OFF (rotating)
Employment Type: Full-time
About the Role
A large FMCG manufacturing operation based near Wrexham is undergoing a major expansion, creating over 100 new roles. We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Engineer to support a high-volume processing facility, ensuring equipment reliability, safety, and efficiency in a fast-paced production environment.
This role requires a hands-on, multi-skilled engineer with strong electrical and mechanical capability to support continuous operations.
Key Responsibilities for the Maintenance Engineer
* Provide multi-skilled maintenance support (electrical and mechanical) during assigned shifts
* Carry out planned and reactive maintenance using the site CMMS
* Fault find and repair electrical and mechanical systems, including drives, motors, and PLC I/O
* Support production start-ups and minimise equipment downtime
* Contribute to continuous improvement activities and engineering projects
* Ensure compliance with food safety, GMP, animal welfare, and Health & Safety standards
* Support and coach machine minders and production operators while on shift
* Escalate technical issues appropriately to the Shift Engineering Team Leader
Skills & Experience Required for the Maintenance Engineer
* Multi-skilled engineer with a 60/40 electrical or mechanical bias
* Level 3 Engineering qualification (or equivalent)
* Background in a manufacturing or processing environment
* Strong fault-finding ability on automated production equipment
* Comfortable working in a shift-based, high-volume operation
What's on Offer for the Maintenance Engineer
* Salary of £47,225 per annum
* Attractive 2 days / 2 nights / 4 off rotating shift pattern
* Opportunity to join a growing site during a period of expansion
* Long-term career stability within a well-established manufacturing operation
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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