Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Manpower is partnering with a leading manufacturing business to recruit an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Location: Wigan
Hours: Monday - Friday (3-shift rotation)
Salary: £47,000 plus plenty of overtime available

We have an exciting opportunity for an Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join a dynamic maintenance team at a well-established manufacturing business serving the building and highways industry. You''ll work on a variety of equipment, play a key role in keeping production running smoothly, and have excellent opportunities to grow your career in a supportive environment.

This role operates on an 8-hour, 3-shift rotation:

• Carry out planned preventive and reactive electrical maintenance on production machinery and site systems.
• Diagnose and repair electrical faults, ensuring safe and timely resolutions.
• Maintain and troubleshoot PLC, SCADA, HMI, and automation systems (Siemens, Rockwell - Allen Bradley, GE, Mitsubishi, and Omron).
• Perform system backups, modifications, integrations, and upgrades across controls and instrumentation.
• Work with inverters, 3-phase motors, and site-wide electrical systems.
• Conduct routine inspections, servicing, and electrical safety checks.
• Collaborate with the production team to minimise downtime and improve efficiency.
• Maintain accurate records of all electrical work, in line with compliance and safety standards.
• Liaise with external contractors where required.

• Proven electrical maintenance experience within a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Strong electrical fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics.
• Experience with PLC systems, automation, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
• Recognised engineering qualification (e.g., NVQ Level 3, HNC, or equivalent in Electrical Engineering).
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and adapt to call-outs/shifts when required.
• Good teamwork and communication skills.

If you''re a skilled Electrical Maintenance Engineer looking for a role where you can make an impact, learn, and progress your career, we''d love to hear from you.