via reed · 4 June 2026 ·2 days ago

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Technician

People Solutions Group Limited
Wigan Full-time GBP 36,000 – 42,000
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Multi-Skilled Maintenance Technician – Wigan

People Solutions are currently recruiting for a confident and experienced Multi-Skilled Maintenance Technician to join our well-established client based in Wigan. This is a fantastic opportunity offering stable working hours and a supportive team environment.

Shifts: Monday – Friday 6:00am - 3:00pm

Annual Salary: £36,000 - £42,000 dependant on experience

Benefits

As a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Technician, you will receive:

  • Dynamic and supportive team environment

  • Free on-site parking

  • Company Pension

Day-to-Day Duties

As a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Technician, you will assist continuous smooth running of the manufacturing plant, your duties with include (but not limited to):

  • Provide hands on technical support across mechanical and electrical control equipment

  • Lead and coordinate all site maintenance activities to ensure safe, reliable and efficient plant operations

  • Plan and execute preventative maintenance schedules

  • Lead daily maintenance activities, prioritising planned and reactive work

  • Diagnose and resolve equipment faults quickly to minimise production downtime

  • Manage contractors and ensure work is completed to the required standards

  • Maintain accurate maintenance records and reports

  • Drive reliability improvements and reduce downtime in a production environment

  • Conduct root cause analysis investigations and provide continuous improvement initiatives

  • Drive reliability improvements and reduce downtime in a production environment

  • Work collaboratively production teams to optimize performance

  • Support and develop maintenance team members

  • Ensure all compliance with Health, Safety and environmental standards

Essential Skills
  • Proven experience in a maintenance role within manufacturing, chemical or process industries

  • Proactive and hands on approach

  • Strong problem solving and fault-finding skills

  • Safety focused mindset

  • Strong communication and leadership skills

  • Ability to research and source equipment, parts and spares

  • Continuous improvement driven

  • Confident with using computers to keep and update maintenance records

Desirable Experience
  • Electrical and electronic experience

Training
  • Industry related training and ongoing support throughout

Apply: If you are interested in this role as a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Technician, please apply today to be considered.

People Solutions do not charge candidates any fees or request deposits at any stage of the recruitment process.

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