Maintenance Engineer in Blackburn

Maintenance Engineer in Blackburn

Blackburn Full-Time No working from home possible
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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 ResponsibilitiesReactive 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 RequirementsQualifications

  • 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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