Electrical Maintenance Engineer
Pioneer Selection Ltd · Wigan · posted 30 days ago
Going rate £39,700UK median £41,662
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Occupation
5246Electrical service and maintenance mechanics and repairers
Going rate for this occupation: £39,700 · UK median pay £41,662
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- UK pay for this occupation
- This role£46,855 to £49,855stated
- Going rate£39,700
- UK median£41,662
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| Percentile | Pay |
|---|---|
| 10th | £30,751 |
| 25th | £36,219 |
| 50th | £41,662 |
| 75th | £50,312 |
| Going rate | £39,700 |
| UK median | £41,662 |
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ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE ENGINEER
Job Title
- Electrical Maintenance Engineer
Location
- Wigan
Salary
- £46,855 – £49,855
Shift
- 3 Shift Pattern (6am–2pm / 2pm–10pm / 10pm–6am)
Job Role of the Electrical Maintenance Engineer
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a hands-on Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join a highly automated, fast-paced manufacturing site. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a large-scale production environment featuring one of the most advanced corrugation operations in Europe.
The successful engineer will be working within a high-speed production area, responsible for maintaining and improving machinery that produces up to 26,000 units per hour. This is a dynamic role offering a mix of planned and reactive maintenance, fault finding, and involvement in continuous improvement and project work.
You will be responsible for ensuring maximum uptime and efficiency across a range of automated machinery in a lean manufacturing environment.
Sector – Industrial Manufacturing
Key Responsibilities
Electrical fault finding on high-speed production machinery Planned preventative and reactive maintenance Working with systems including sensors, motors, drives, and control panels Diagnosing faults across single-phase and three-phase (415V) systems Working with AC/DC systems, inverters, and PLCs (Siemens) Reading and interpreting engineering drawings Using CMMS systems (Maximo) Supporting installations, upgrades, and project work Identifying root causes and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives
Sector – Factory Maintenance
Non-Negotiable Requirements
Electrical maintenance experience within a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Requirements for the Electrical Maintenance Engineer
Hands-on electrical fault-finding experience Recognised engineering qualification (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent) Experience working in industrial/manufacturing environments Ability to work independently and as part of a team Strong communication skills and proactive mindset
Desirable Requirements
Experience with Siemens PLCs (fault finding) Background in high-speed or automated manufacturing Continuous improvement experience
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