At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct reactive maintenance and implement long-term fixes to prevent production disruptions.
- Company: Join a highly regarded manufacturer located in Blackburn, known for its commitment to engineering excellence.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays, a bonus scheme, and enhanced pension contributions.
- Other info: This role operates on a double days shift pattern.
- Why this job: Be part of a stable manufacturing environment focused on continuous improvement and growth.
- Qualifications: Candidates must have NVQ Level 3 in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering and proven factory experience.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
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
Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer (Double Days) employer: Robert Walters
The company offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including a health cash plan and life assurance. Located in Blackburn, the team prioritises continuous improvement and engineering excellence, making it an ideal place for career development.
