Maintenance Engineer in Wrexham

Maintenance Engineer

£51,500 + Medical 

Continental Shift Pattern (7am – 7pm, 7pm – 7am)

Wrexham

We are looking for a skilled and proactive Shift Engineer to join a well-established food manufacturing site in Wrexham. Operating within a high-volume, fast-paced environment, you’ll play a key role in ensuring production equipment runs safely, efficiently, and with minimal downtime. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys hands-on problem-solving and working as part of a collaborative shift team.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities - Maintenance Engineer

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on manufacturing and packaging equipment
• Quickly diagnose and resolve mechanical and electrical faults to minimise downtime
• Support production teams to ensure machinery operates at optimal efficiency
• Complete preventative maintenance tasks in line with site schedules
• Ensure all work is carried out in compliance with health & safety, food safety, and quality standards
• Accurately record maintenance activities and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
• Assist with equipment improvements, breakdown root cause analysis, and minor project work
• Work effectively on a continental shift pattern, handing over clearly between shifts

Qualifications & Experience - Maintenance Engineer

• Level 3 qualification in an engineering discipline (or equivalent)
• Proven experience working within a manufacturing environment (food, FMCG, or similar highly regulated sector preferred)
• Strong fault-finding skills across mechanical and/or electrical systems
• A proactive, team-focused approach with good communication skills
• Ability to work calmly under pressure and make sound engineering decisions

Benefits - Maintenance Engineer

• BUPA Healthcare
• Free EV Charging
• Free Meals from Onsite Canteen
• 5% Employer Pension 
• Rewards Platform
• Discounted Groceries  

For more information on this role, please contact Andy Haddon on (phone number removed), or send a copy of your CV to (url removed)

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Ideal background / Previous roles may include: Maintenance Engineer, Shift Engineer, Shift Technician, Reliability Engineer or field service engineer

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