Electrical Maintenance Engineer – Safran Nacelles Ltd
Company Overview
Safran Nacelles is a worldwide leader in aircraft engine nacelles, serving all types of commercial aircraft. Our expertise covers nacelle design, manufacturing, integration, maintenance and services. We were voted the 28th best worldwide employer in 2022 by Forbes. The Burnley site employs almost 700 people and is one of the largest private‑sector employers in the area.
Our Four People Fundamentals underpin life at Safran and our culture is built on: Promoting diversity and inclusion, developing skills and building opportunities, creating a trustworthy workplace, and promoting collaboration and mutual support.
Responsibilities
* Provide reliability maintenance engineering support to the onsite production environment.
* Perform scheduled preventive maintenance and address machine breakdowns using fault‑finding techniques and fixes.
* Work proactively to offer new initiatives to resolve repeat machine failures.
* Report findings in a structured and professional manner to our customer.
Desirable Experience
* CNC machines
* Automation
* Control systems
* Heat treatment
* Pneumatics, hydraulics
* Pressure vessels
* Compressors
* Vacuum pumps
* Electrical schematics
* PLC I/O fault diagnostics
Shift Details
Day Shift (Mon‑Fri 7:30‑16:00) until April/May 2026. Afterwards, a 4‑week day shift followed by a 4‑week back shift rotation (Back Shift: Mon‑Thu 15:00‑23:30, Fri 11:00‑16:00 + 26% shift premium). Out‑of‑hours response on team rotation will cover days and weekends.
Benefits
* 33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
* Option to purchase an additional 5 days of annual leave
* 10% employer pension contribution
* 5% employee contribution with voluntary increase through tax‑efficient salary exchange
* 4× life insurance benefit as a member of the pension scheme
* Group income protection scheme
* Support for continuous professional development and career development
* Enhanced sickness, maternity, adoption and paternity leave
* On‑site catering with subsidised breakfast and lunch
* Option to purchase Safran shares with additional free shares from the Company
* Corporate membership at Crow Wood Hotel & Spa with 54% discount
* Wellbeing support through an employee assistance programme (24/7 helpline, remote GP appointments, medical second opinions, physiotherapy)
* Cycles to work scheme
* Discounts on high street purchases through our benefits platform
* Long Service awards with monetary award and additional annual leave
* Support for flexible working
* Safran referral scheme – £1,000 reward for a qualifying referral
* Electric car charging points on site
* Draw for a Burnley Football Club hospitality match day experience
* Fully funded quarterly site team‑building events
Qualifications
* Time‑served apprenticeship in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience in Electrical Maintenance.
* Good problem‑solving skills.
* Electrical maintenance skills with mechanical knowledge.
* Capable of interpreting electrical schematic drawings.
* Knowledge and application of maintenance management systems (SAP).
* A team player with strong interpersonal skills.
* Knowledge of PLC systems and logical fault‑finding.
* Knowledge of Reliability‑Centred Maintenance application.
* Knowledge of CBM (Condition‑Based Monitoring) techniques.
* IPAF & FLT Training will be provided.
Next Steps
Please apply by uploading a CV. If your experience matches our requirements, a member of our recruitment team will contact you.
Diversity & Inclusion
We want Safran Nacelles to be a workplace where everyone feels valued and can reach their full potential. We embrace and celebrate our differences and support colleagues through staff networks. We are committed to building a strong, diverse workforce and making Safran Nacelles an inclusive place to work.
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Engineering and Manufacturing
Industries
Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing, Machinery Manufacturing
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