Engineering Technician in Darwen

Keep Our Site Moving and build Your Career.

We are looking for a Multi Skilled Maintenance Technician with both mechanical and electrical capability to join our team at our Darwen site.

Reporting to the Engineering Maintenance Manager, you will play a hands on role in keeping our plant and equipment running safely and efficiently throughout the night shift. This is a practical role where your mechanical and electrical expertise will make a real difference every shift.

Shift Pattern

• Two shifts, week one 06.00 – 14.00 Monday to Friday, week two 13.45 – 22.15 Monday to Thursday.

What You Will Do

• Carry out both mechanical and electrical fault finding, repairs and installations
• Complete planned and reactive maintenance to minimise downtime
• Work safely and follow best practice engineering standards
• Adapt to changing priorities to keep production running smoothly
• Maintain high housekeeping and hygiene standards
• Share knowledge and support colleagues across the shift
• Keep accurate maintenance records
• Support preventive maintenance planning within SAP

What You Will Bring

• Experience as a Multi Skilled Maintenance Technician in a manufacturing or production environment
• Strong mechanical and electrical fault finding capability
• Experience installing and commissioning equipment
• Knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic systems
• A recognised engineering qualification such as ONC, NVQ Level 3, apprenticeship or equivalent experience in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• Confidence using SAP and Microsoft Office tools
• Counterbalance FLT, MEWP or IOSH certification is welcome but not essential.
• If you meet most of the criteria and are interested in the role, we encourage you to apply.

What You Can Expect From Us

• Competitive salary with shift allowance
• Annual tool allowance
• 28 Days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Enhanced company pension contributions
• A benefits package that supports your health and wellbeing
• Ongoing training and development
• A genuinely inclusive culture where you can be yourself and grow your career
• Employee discounts on Crown products

Application due

2026-05-31

Seniority Level

Associate

Job Functions

Engineering, Manufacturing

Industry

Chemicals

Crown Paints is one of UK’s most renown paint manufacturers and we have been manufacturing for over 200 years, with over 60 years proudly holding the Royal Warrant. However, what really sets Crown apart is the support we provide for cultural, humanitarian and scientific causes across the world through our ownership structure. Crown Paints is part of the Hempel Group, which gives our company stability and our employees extended, global career possibilities.