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Maintenance Engineer

Job Posted: a day ago

Salary: £ 40,000 - 42,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Wigan, Greater Manchester

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Maintenance Engineer

£40,000 - £42,000

Wigan

06:00 - 14:00 / 14:00 - 22:00 / 22:00 - 06:00 (1-in-5 rotation)

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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This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of gap technical who are operating as an employment agency.

gap technical are committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job.

Closing Date: 10/01/2026

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