Maintenance Engineer

Electrical Maintenance Engineer
Location: Burnley
Hours: 35 hours per week Rotating Shifts (Days & Backs)
Pay: 50-55k pa
Overtime: Available, occasionally at short notice

The Opportunity
A well-established automotive manufacturer is seeking a skilled Maintenance Engineer to support their production operations in Burnley. This permanent role offers stability, strong benefits, and hands-on work with high-tech equipment and automated systems.
Working on a rotating shift pattern, you'll be responsible for keeping production running smoothly through proactive maintenance and fast, effective fault resolution. Ideal for someone confident with both electrical and mechanical systems and who thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Shift Pattern (Rotating Weekly)
* Days: Monday - Thursday: 07:00-15:00, Friday: 07:00-12:00
* Backs: Monday - Thursday: 14:55-23:00, Friday: 11:55-16:35

Key Responsibilities
* Respond quickly to breakdowns to minimise downtime
* Complete planned preventative maintenance (PPM) tasks
* Diagnose and repair faults across electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
* Support new machine installations and commissioning
* Read and interpret engineering schematics and technical drawings
* Basic PLC fault finding and minor modifications (Mitsubishi, Allen Bradley)
* Follow all H&S and quality standards while working safely at all times
* Maintain 5S standards and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement

What We're Looking For
* Full Engineering Apprenticeship - Essential
* Level 3 Electrical or Electronic Engineering qualification - Required
* Proven experience in maintenance within a manufacturing or production environment
* Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills
* Confident working independently and under pressure
* Willingness to work in hot/cold environments, at height, or in confined spaces

Desirable
* HNC in Electrical Engineering
* Familiarity with SCADA and robotic systems (e.g. Motoman, Kawasaki)
* Automotive industry experience

Benefits
* 35-hour working week
* 28 days holiday + bank holidays
* Additional service days
* Early finish every Friday
* ?160 back shift premium (per week when applicable)
* Overtime opportunities
* Company sick pay & life insurance
* Subsidised gym membership
* Cycle to work scheme
* Free on-site parking
* Pension scheme
* EAP (Employee Assistance Programme)
* Referral bonus & company events
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