Maintenance Engineer
3 days ago
Blackburn
Maintenance Engineer Blackburn Shifts Up to £48 000 plus excellent development support! About the Role We’re seeking a proactive and skilled Multi-Skilled Shift Technician with an electrical bias to join our dynamic engineering team at our Blackburn site. You’ll play a critical role in maintaining and optimising production machinery within a successful manufacturing environment—ensuring safe, efficient, and continuous operations. This is a hands-on role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing setting and is passionate about problem-solving, preventative maintenance, and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities • First responder to equipment breakdowns, • Diagnose faults and record details in CMMS, • Collaborate with shift crews and day teams to resolve issues, • Ensure smooth handover of unresolved breakdowns across shifts, • Execute assigned routines (e.g. motor checks, HMI programming, panel cooling units), • Respond to electrical/control system faults and carry out effective repairs, • Log all activities and labour time in EAM, • Set up machines to maximise output and maintain safety systems, • Prepare detailed shift reports with technical recommendations, • Attend shift handovers and highlight training needs, • Promote operator engagement with EAM work requests What We’re Looking For • NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering, • 2–3 years’ engineering experience in a manufacturing environment., • Proficient in reading electrical diagrams and using diagnostic instruments, • Skilled in motor control systems, drives, sensors, and PLC I/O checks, • Capable of working independently with minimal supervision About you • Strong commitment to safety and continuous improvement, • Self-motivated, flexible, and team-oriented, • Willingness to undertake training and support others’ development, • Ability to identify and act on personal development opportunities Shift pattern 4 on 4 off 19:00-07:00 How to Apply If you’re ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role in a forward-thinking manufacturing environment, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of a team that values innovation, reliability, and excellence.