We are seeking a talented Maintenance Electrician to join our team in the industry. If you have a passion for maintaining and improving equipment in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you!

This is an opportunity to join and established organisation with 25+ years in the industry, working with an already established maintenance team.

The Maintenance Electrician will be required to work the following Shift: Double Days – 6am till 2pm & 2pm till 10pm – Rotating weekly.

The Maintenance Electrician roles is commutable from the following locations: Wigan / Bolton / Skelmersdale / Warrington

Benefits the Maintenance Electrician will receive:

* Pension Contribution up to 8%

* Healthcare

* 22+8days holiday

* Staff Discount

* Food & Drink facilities

* Plenty of Overtime

Key Responsibilities for the Maintenance Electrician:

* Perform scheduled and reactive maintenance on a range of equipment, including PLCs, textile machinery, and sewing equipment.

* Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical, electrical, and software issues effectively.

* Collaborate with production teams to minimize downtime and optimize equipment performance.

* Conduct regular inspections and preventative maintenance tasks to ensure equipment reliability.

* Document maintenance activities and assist in continuous improvement initiatives.

Experience and Qualifications the Maintenance Electrician will hold:

* Proven experience as a Maintenance Engineer in FMCG or textiles environments.

* Strong knowledge of PLC systems and control mechanisms

* Experience with: Hydraulics & Pneumatics, Conveyor systems, Sewing equipment.

* Welding abilities: MIG / TIG / ARC

* Able to read Engineering Drawings.

* Hands-on experience with textile machinery and sewing equipment.

* Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

* Ability to work double days and adapt to changing priorities.

* Apprentice trained – holding a Level 3 – City & Guilds / NVQ in Electrical engineering

Please Note: Candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK.

Our aim is to help you secure the best possible future for yourself & this is a totally FREE service to all our Candidates.

If you believe that your skills and experience match what we are looking for please call me or APPLY and I will be in touch.

Should you want to learn more about any of our MAINTENANCE, RELIABILITY & SERVICE ENGINEERING vacancies, or should you just want to discuss your particular needs, then please do not hesitate to contact me to have an informal, confidential chat.

Probe Technical Recruitment, providing Maintenance, Reliability & Service Engineering Recruitment Support since 1994