Maintenance Engineer - Ruth Wagstaff Recruitment : Job Details

Join a market-leading food manufacturing company operating in a modern, high-tech production facility in Skelmersdale. We’re seeking Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineers to support a growing engineering team.

These opportunities have become available because this forward-looking business is investing in its future. With several highly experienced engineers set to retire over the coming years, they are now proactively recruiting new team members to work alongside and learn from the existing team, ensuring a smooth and valuable knowledge transfer. This is an ideal opportunity for engineers looking to grow and develop their skills in a stable, progressive environment.

If you have strong electrical or mechanical skills and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, this role could be a great fit for you and offers real career progression.

Salary & Benefits:

• Salary of £57,700
• Quarterly Bonus - Potential to earn £1k-£3k extra per quarter !
• Plus Optional O/T to increase earnings
• Subsidised canteen
• Staff discounts
• 23 shifts leave + your birthday off!
• Critical Illness Cover, Salary Sacrifice Scheme for Electric Cars, Discounted gym membership, and more

Shift Pattern:

• Panama Shifts – Days and Nights (12 hours) (3s & 2s)

Key responsibilities of the Maintenance Engineer:

• Deliver hands-on engineering support to keep production running smoothly

• Perform both reactive and planned maintenance on plant and equipment

• Keep maintenance records up to date using our CMMS system

• Work closely with production to meet daily performance goals

• Follow safety and repair best practices at all times

• Contribute to continuous improvement and cost-saving initiatives

Qualifications and Experience required of Maintenance Engineer:

• Time-served/apprenticeship-trained engineer

• Relevant engineering qualifications (City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3 or ONC / HNC preferred)

• Strong mechanical or electrical skillset

• Experience in a manufacturing or production environment

• Positive, proactive mindset and a team player

To apply:If you are an experienced Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer looking for a new challenge at a great company, please apply.

For more information, including job description and company information, contact Jamie, or Stuart at Wagstaff Recruitment & Careers Coaching.

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