Job description
- Wigan, Greater Manchester
- Permanent,
- undefined,
- BBBH9126_1765368045
- 10/12/2025
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.
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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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If this role is permanent, gap technical is operating as the employment agency. If this job is a temporary role, gap technical is operating as the employment business. gap technical is committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job.
Whilst we endeavour to respond to all applications individually, due to high volumes, this is not always possible. Thank you for your interest in this role and we look forward to working with you in the future.
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