A large and well-established manufacturing business is seeking a Shift Mechanical Engineer to join their Wigan site. The role offers the opportunity to work within a modern, process-driven engineering environment where you will take responsibility for maintaining, repairing, and improving a range of mechanical plant and equipment.
This position suits someone who is proactive, mechanically skilled, and able to work efficiently across a variety of production systems.
Key Responsibilities
* Maintain, install, and repair all mechanical plant and equipment in line with company standards.
* Diagnose and resolve mechanical faults to minimise downtime.
* Perform planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across a variety of production machinery.
* Conduct daily safety inspections and maintain all equipment in a clean and safe condition.
* Complete maintenance work orders and use of a CMMS system (e.g., Agility).
* Work autonomously while communicating effectively with other departments.
* Promote Lean practices and continuous improvement in engineering processes.
* Always adhere to health, safety, and environmental procedures.
Essential Skills & Experience
* Time-served apprenticeship or equivalent qualification in a mechanical discipline.
* Proven maintenance experience in a manufacturing or process environment.
* Strong knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics, and mechanical systems.
* Welding skills (MMA, MIG, TIG) and general fabrication ability.
* Familiarity with machine tools, lathes, milling, or fitting work.
* Diagnostic and problem‑solving capability.
* Confident reading and interpreting mechanical drawings.
* Proficient with Microsoft Office and maintenance software systems.
Grading Structure
Please review the grading levels below and indicate which grade you believe best represents your current skill set and experience when applying.
GradeSalary (£)Key Requirements G5 £31973 Basic mechanical. FM completion. Apprenticeship/trainee status. Use of hand tools. Completing NVQ3 modules. Housekeeping across department. Mechanical qualifications.
G4 £34478 MIG/MMA weld to standard. Machine shop fitting/lathe/mill etc. Knowledge of hydraulics/pump motor systems. Diagnosing breakdowns/problems. Identifying faults quickly & efficiently. Mechanical installation. Plus all ABOVE.
G3 £43668 Component manufacture. Knowledge of machine setup to drawings/levels. Mechanical installation. Plus all ABOVE.
G3B £49,614.68 TIG Stainless & Aluminium certified (NVQ), motorised. Component manufacture. Knowledge of machine setup to drawings/levels. Plus all ABOVE.
G2 £52750 Project work/design. Drawing (PS/AutoCAD). Plus all ABOVE.
(Note: Salaries are approximate and subject to confirmation based on grading assessment and experience.)
Additional Benefits
* 33 days paid annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
* Company pension scheme
* Regular overtime available
* Four‑weekly pay schedule
* Stable, long‑term opportunity within a respected manufacturer
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