Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer

Location: Wigan

Shifts: 06:00 - 14:00 ; 14:00 - 22:00 ; 22:00 - 06:00 (1 in 5 weeks)

Salary: Up to £42K

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are recruiting on behalf of a well-established manufacturing business based in Wigan for a Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer. This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking engineering team within a company that values collaboration, professional development, and employee wellbeing.

The Role

As a Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer, you'll be responsible for supporting all aspects of engineering on site. This includes maintenance, installation, repairs, and ensuring the smooth operation of all equipment and facilities within the manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Carry out reactive maintenance to minimise production downtime.

Conduct planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on mechanical and, if competent, electrical systems.

Maintain site utilities, buildings, and support services in accordance with safety and legal standards.

Support machine uptime through timely fault-finding and repairs.

Identify and implement engineering improvements and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Assist with the installation and commissioning of new machinery and equipment.

Liaise with internal departments to minimise disruption and ensure operational efficiency.
Ensure all work complies with Food Safety, Health & Safety, and Hygiene regulations.

Ideal Candidate

HNC in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).

Practical experience with mechanical and/or electrical maintenance in a fast-paced environment.

Strong understanding of Health & Safety and Food Safety standards.

Proactive, with a hands-on, problem-solving mindset.

Capable of working both independently and as part of a cross-functional team.

Willingness to support broader business objectives and adapt to changing priorities.
Benefits

This company offers a strong package that reflects its commitment to employee wellbeing and development, including:

Enhanced Sickness Pay

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

On-site Mental Health First Aiders

Wellbeing & Engagement Initiatives

Training & Development Opportunities

Gym Membership Support

NHS Healthcare Checks

Multi-Faith Room

Holistic People Policies

Employee Referral Incentives

Closing date is 15th of August 2025

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Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are 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