Why this role stands out
This role offers a competitive salary and excellent opportunities for skill development within a leading food manufacturing company. You'll thrive here if you're a proactive, multiskilled Maintenance Engineer with a strong problem-solving mindset, eager to contribute to operational excellence. Apply today to join a dynamic team and advance your engineering career!
Quick overview
Job description
Maintenance Engineer
£42,000
Wigan
06:00 - 14:00 (weeks 1&2) / 14:00 - 22:00 (weeks 3&4) / 22:00 - 06:00 (week 5)
Overtime is paid in addition to basic salary.
gap technical are looking for a Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer to join our clients team at a leading food manufacturing site. You will be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of machinery, utilities, and site services while maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and hygiene.
Performance Objectives
- Perform reactive maintenance to minimize production downtime.
- Carry out planned preventive maintenance (PPM) on mechanical and electrical equipment (if competent).
- Maintain site utilities, buildings, and support services, ensuring compliance with legal and safety standards.
- Support the installation, commissioning, and testing of new equipment.
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless communication and minimize disruption.
- Ensure that all work meets Food Safety, Health & Safety, and Hygiene standards.
Person Specification
- HNC in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
- Proven experience in a similar engineering role at a competent level.
- Strong knowledge of health & safety and food safety regulations.
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
- A proactive, problem-solving mindset and a collaborative approach to tasks.
Apply
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gap technical are committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job.
Closing Date: 27/11/2026
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