Maintenance Engineer
Blackburn
£50,000
Continental Shift Pattern (2 Days, 2 Nights, 4 Off)
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Maintenance Engineer to join a major manufacturing business in Blackburn. Operating within a fast-paced plastic packaging environment, the company supplies high-quality products to a range of leading customers across multiple sectors.
This is an excellent opportunity for an electrically or mechanically biased engineer looking to join a stable, well-invested site with modern manufacturing equipment and genuine long-term career prospects.
Responsibilities - Maintenance Engineer
- Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across the manufacturing facility.
- Fault find and repair production equipment to minimise downtime and maximise efficiency.
- Work on a variety of machinery including injection moulding machines, blow moulding equipment, conveyors and associated production systems.
- Support continuous improvement projects to enhance reliability, productivity and plant performance.
- Diagnose electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic faults.
- Ensure all maintenance activities are completed safely and in line with site procedures.
- Assist with machinery installations, upgrades and improvement projects.
- Accurately complete maintenance records and communicate effectively during shift handovers.
Qualifications & Experience - Maintenance Engineer
- Recognised engineering qualification such as NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, HNC/HND or Apprenticeship in Engineering.
- Experience working within a manufacturing, FMCG, packaging, plastics or production environment.
- Strong fault-finding skills on automated machinery.
- Experience maintaining injection moulding, blow moulding, conveyor systems or similar manufacturing equipment would be advantageous.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
- Knowledge of PLC fault finding and automated production systems desirable.
- Flexible approach with a positive attitude towards working continental shifts.
Benefits - Maintenance Engineer
- Salary of £50,000.
- Continental shift pattern offering excellent work-life balance.
- Company pension scheme.
- Overtime opportunities available.
- Ongoing training and development.
- Secure position with a market-leading manufacturer.
- Modern manufacturing facility with continued investment.
- Opportunities for career progression.
Ideal background / Previous roles may include Maintenance Engineer | Multi-Skilled Engineer | Shift Engineer | Electrical Maintenance Engineer | Mechanical Maintenance Engineer | Manufacturing Engineer | Production Engineer | Plant Engineer | Reliability Engineer | Automation Engineer | Injection Moulding Engineer | Blow Moulding Engineer | FMCG Maintenance Engineer | Packaging Maintenance Engineer | Engineering Technician
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