Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
Pioneer Selection Ltd · Wigan · posted 30 days ago
Going rate £39,300UK median £40,760
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Occupation
5223Metal working production and maintenance fitters and technicians
Going rate for this occupation: £39,300 · UK median pay £40,760
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Where this salary sits
- UK pay for this occupation
- This role£49,729stated
- Going rate£39,300
- UK median£40,760
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| Percentile | Pay |
|---|---|
| 10th | £25,306 |
| 25th | £31,226 |
| 50th | £40,760 |
| 75th | £52,357 |
| 90th | £63,660 |
| Going rate | £39,300 |
| UK median | £40,760 |
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MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE ENGINEER
Job Title
- Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
Location
- Wigan, Lancashire
Salary
- £49,729.28 + Overtime (OTE £60k+)
Shift
- 3 Shift Pattern (6-2 / 2-10 / 10-6)
Job Role of the Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
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.
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.
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
Mechanical maintenance experience within an industrial manufacturing environment Experience with planned, reactive, and breakdown maintenance in a fast-paced factory Engineering Qualificaiton
Desirable Requirements for the Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
Experience in FMCG, packaging, print, automotive, or similar industries Exposure to PLCs (Allen Bradley beneficial) Forces background (REME, RAF, Navy) highly considered Experience with continuous improvement or project work
The Mechanical Maintenance Engineer will benefit from:
Working for a market-leading, international manufacturing business Excellent earning potential with overtime (£10k–£15k available) Pension with 4.5% matched contribution Death in service (x4 salary) Sick pay after 6 months Strong training, development, and progression opportunities Opportunity to get involved in projects and continuous improvement
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