Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
8 days ago
Wigan
MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE ENGINEER \n Job Title - Mechanical Maintenance EngineerLocation - Wigan, LancashireSalary - £49,729.28 + Overtime (OTE £60k+)Shift - 3 Shift Pattern (6-2 / 2-10 / 10-6) Job Role of the Mechanical Maintenance Engineer\n A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join a market-leading, highly automated manufacturing site. This site is home to one of the largest corrugators in Europe, producing up to 26,000 cases per hour in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. With continuous investment and a strong engineering culture, this is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious engineer looking to develop their career and progress within a growing business. \n Working in the high-speed corrugated area, you will be responsible for planned and reactive maintenance, fault finding, and supporting installations. You will play a key role in ensuring maximum uptime and efficiency across a range of heavy-duty production machinery. \n You will work as part of a 2-person shift team alongside an electrical engineer, requiring strong communication skills, teamwork, and the ability to diagnose and resolve faults quickly in a fast-paced environment. Sector – Factory Maintenance (FMCG / Packaging)Non-Negotiable Requirements of the Mechanical Maintenance Engineer\n\n • Mechanical maintenance experience within an industrial manufacturing environment\n, • Experience with planned, reactive, and breakdown maintenance in a fast-paced factory\n, • Engineering Qualificaiton \nDesirable Requirements for the Mechanical Maintenance Engineer\n\n, • Experience in FMCG, packaging, print, automotive, or similar industries\n, • Exposure to PLCs (Allen Bradley beneficial)\n, • Forces background (REME, RAF, Navy) highly considered\n, • Experience with continuous improvement or project work\nThe Mechanical Maintenance Engineer will benefit from:\n\n, • Working for a market-leading, international manufacturing business\n, • Excellent earning potential with overtime (£10k–£15k available)\n, • Pension with 4.5% matched contribution\n, • Death in service (x4 salary)\n, • Sick pay after 6 months\n, • Strong training, development, and progression opportunities\n, • Opportunity to get involved in projects and continuous improvement\n\n