Maintenance Engineer

I'm working exclusively with a highly regarded manufacturer who are recruiting for a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join their plant in Blackburn on a double days shift pattern.

This is an excellent opportunity for an electrically or mechanically biased engineer with strong multi-skilled capability to join a fast-paced production environment where reliability, continuous improvement, and teamwork are key.

Key Responsibilities

Reactive Maintenance & Fault Finding

• Respond to breakdowns quickly to minimise production disruption
• Diagnose faults across electrical and mechanical systems
• Implement effective, long-term fixes to prevent repeat issues

Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM)

• Carry out scheduled maintenance tasks in line with the PPM system
• Proactively identify improvements to maintenance plans and asset reliability

Continuous Improvement

• Support initiatives such as TPM, Lean, and Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
• Analyse recurring faults and production losses
• Contribute to improvements in machine performance, efficiency, and output

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Conduct risk assessments before carrying out work
• Ensure all maintenance is completed safely and equipment is returned in a safe condition
• Support audits, compliance activities, and close-out of actions

Documentation & Communication

• Complete maintenance logs, work orders, and shift reports accurately
• Ensure clear handovers between shifts
• Work closely with production and engineering teams

Stores & Asset Management

• Manage spare parts usage and ensure correct booking procedures
• Report stock issues and support inventory control

Candidate Requirements
Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
• Apprentice-trained (desirable)
• HNC/HND (advantageous but not essential)

Experience

• Proven experience within a manufacturing or factory environment
• Strong multi-skilled knowledge across electrical and mechanical systems
• Experience working in a fast-paced production setting

Skills

• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving ability
• Ability to work independently and under pressure
• Good communication and team collaboration skills

Benefits

• 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays (increasing with service)
• Bonus scheme (up to 15%) based on company performance
• Enhanced pension (up to 7% employee / 8% employer)
• Health cash plan (Health Shield)
• Life assurance
• Subsidised canteen + free on-site parking
• Cycle to work scheme, EAP, and additional employee perks

Why Apply?

• Stable, well-invested manufacturing environment
• Strong focus on continuous improvement and engineering excellence
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to develop within a growing business

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