Maintenance Engneer

Electrical Maintenance Engineer - Rotating Shifts (Days & Backs)
Location: Burnley BB12
Hours: 35 hours per week
Pay: ?21.24 per hour
Back Shift Allowance: ?160 per week (on back shift weeks)
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
Back shift includes an additional ?160 weekly allowance

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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