At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide hands-on engineering support to keep production running smoothly and efficiently.
- Company: Join a leading food manufacturer with a modern, automated facility in Skelmersdale.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, quarterly bonuses, paid overtime, and staff discounts.
- Other info: Work in a fast-paced environment with excellent long-term career potential.
- Why this job: Be part of a supportive team culture focused on continuous improvement and career growth.
- Qualifications: Time-served or apprenticeship-trained engineer with strong electrical skills.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 43000 £ per year.
Join a market-leading food manufacturer at a modern, highly automated production facility in Skelmersdale. Due to continued growth and investment, we're looking for electrically biased Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineers to strengthen an established and well-structured engineering team. You'll be working within a large, state-of-the-art site that benefits from significant ongoing investment in both equipment and people. With strong maintenance processes, healthy engineering budgets, and a supportive team culture, this is an environment where engineers are genuinely valued and developed. The business is committed to continuous improvement, training, and long-term career progression, making this an excellent opportunity for engineers who enjoy working in a fast-paced, forward-thinking manufacturing environment with modern technology and high engineering standards.
Benefits:
- Salary of £60k
- Quarterly Bonus (£1,400 - £3,200 annually)
- Plus paid Overtime
- Subsidised canteen
- Staff discounts
- 23 Shifts leave + your birthday off!
- Critical Illness Cover
- Salary Sacrifice Scheme for Electric Cars
- Discounted gym membership plus more
Shift Pattern:
Panama Shifts - Days and Nights (12 hours) (3s & 2s) (2 weeks Days then 2 weeks Nights)
Key Responsibilities of Maintenance Engineer:
- Deliver hands-on engineering support to keep production running smoothly
- Perform both reactive and planned maintenance
- Use CMMS system to record and track maintenance activities
- Work closely with production to meet performance goals
- Follow safety and repair best practices at all times
- Contribute to continuous improvement and cost-saving initiatives
- Be part of a collaborative, supportive engineering team with a strong culture of teamwork
What We’re Looking For:
- Time-served or apprenticeship-trained engineer
- Relevant engineering qualifications (NVQ Level 3 and BTEC, ONC/HNC preferred)
- Strong electrical skillset
- Previous experience in a manufacturing or production environment
- A positive, proactive mindset and a team player
- Eagerness to grow, learn, and contribute to a forward-thinking engineering department
To Apply:
If you’re an experienced Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer looking for a role with long-term career potential in a stable, forward-thinking company — we’d love to hear from you!
Maintenance Engineer in Skelmersdale employer: Wagstaff Recruitment Ltd
Join a leading food manufacturer in Skelmersdale, where you'll be part of a modern, highly automated production facility that prioritises employee development and well-being. With a strong focus on continuous improvement, competitive salaries, and a supportive team culture, this role offers not just a job but a pathway to long-term career growth in a dynamic environment. Enjoy excellent benefits including a quarterly bonus, subsidised canteen, and additional perks that make this an attractive workplace for skilled engineers.
