Electrical Maintenance Engineer – Day Shift (Transitioning to Day/Back Shift Rotation in 2026)
Location: Burnley
Term: Permanent
Salary: £41,000 + benefits (Day shift)
Shifts: Day Shift 7:30 – 16:00, Mon‑Fri
Call outs (after probation): 1 in 6 week rotation (Mon 7:00 am through to following Monday 7:00 am). Call out payment included.
Attention – All candidates will be on day shift until April/May 2026, and then a Day Shift to Back Shift rotation will take place (4 weeks of days followed by 4 weeks of back shift; you will not be on call out when you are working the back shift).
Back Shift: Mon‑Thu 3 pm‑11:30 pm; Fri 11 am‑4 pm; +26% shift premium.
About the Organisation
Join a global leader in advanced aerospace engineering, specialising in the design, manufacture, integration, and support of aircraft engine nacelle systems. With a local team of nearly 700 employees, the Burnley site is one of the area's largest private‑sector employers, offering a dynamic, innovative, and supportive workplace culture.
The organisation's people‑focused values are built on four core principles:
* Promoting diversity and inclusion
* Developing skills and growing opportunities
* Creating a trustworthy workplace
* Encouraging collaboration and mutual support
Role Overview
As a Maintenance Engineer, you will join a Reliability & Maintenance Engineering team supporting a high‑tech production environment. Your work will ensure the smooth, safe, and reliable operation of advanced manufacturing equipment.
Key Responsibilities
* Carry out scheduled preventative maintenance across a range of production machinery.
* Respond to machine breakdowns and apply safe, effective fault‑finding and repair techniques.
* Proactively identify root causes of recurring issues and propose improvement initiatives.
* Provide structured, professional reporting of maintenance findings.
Desirable Experience
* CNC machinery
* Automation & control systems
* Heat treatment processes
* Pneumatics & hydraulics
* Pressure vessels, compressors & vacuum pumps
* Interpreting electrical schematics
* PLC I/O fault diagnostics
Shift Information
* Day Shift (until April/May 2026): Mon‑Fri 07:30‑16:00
* Day/Back Shift Rotation (from 2026):
o Back Shift: Mon‑Thu 15:00‑23:30; Fri 11:00‑16:00
o 26% shift premium
What You'll Need
* Time‑served apprenticeship in Electrical Engineering or equivalent electrical maintenance experience.
* Strong problem‑solving abilities.
* Skilled electrical maintenance capability with sound mechanical understanding.
* Ability to interpret electrical schematic drawings.
* Experience using maintenance management systems (e.g., SAP).
* Effective teamworking and communication skills.
* Logical PLC fault‑finding skills.
* Knowledge of Reliability‑Centred Maintenance and Condition‑Based Monitoring techniques.
* IPAF & FLT training provided where required.
Exceptional Benefits
* 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
* Option to buy up to 5 additional days
* 10% employer pension contribution
* 5% employee contribution (with salary‑exchange options)
* 4x life assurance
* Group income protection
* Continuous professional development support
* Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and sickness benefits
* Subsidised hot and cold meals on site
* Share purchase scheme with additional free shares
* Discounted corporate gym/spa membership
* Wellbeing support including a 24/7 confidential helpline, remote GP access, second medical opinions & physiotherapy
* Cycle‑to‑Work scheme
* High‑street discounts platform
* Long service awards (monetary bonus + extra leave)
* Support for flexible working
* Quarterly fully funded team‑building events
* Employee referral bonus (£1,000)
* Electric vehicle charging on site
* Opportunities to enter prize draws for local hospitality experiences
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